Teucrium trifidum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Retz.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1779
Citation Micro:
Observ. Bot. 1: 21 (1779)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000322699
Common Names
- Trifid Germander
- Teucrium trifidum
- Germander
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Teucrium capense Thunb. [unknown]
- Ajuga capensis Pers. [unknown]
Description
Teucrium trifidum (also called Trifid Germander, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry, rocky habitats, and has small, grey-green leaves and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Teucrium trifidum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used medicinally to treat digestive problems, headaches, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Teucrium trifidum is a small, white, five-petaled bloom that grows in clusters. The seed of this plant is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have three, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Teucrium trifidum is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5m tall and wide. It has small, oval, grey-green leaves and small, white flowers in summer. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. Propagation is by cuttings in spring or summer.
Where to Find Teucrium trifidum
Teucrium trifidum is found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Teucrium trifidum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Teucrium trifidum?
Teucrium trifidum
What is the natural habitat of Teucrium trifidum?
It is native to the Mediterranean region.
What are the uses of Teucrium trifidum?
It is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.
Species in the Teucrium genus
Teucrium abutiloides, Teucrium africanum, Teucrium afrum, Teucrium albicaule, Teucrium albidum, Teucrium alborubrum, Teucrium alexeenkoanum, Teucrium algarbiense, Teucrium alopecurus, Teucrium alpestre, Teucrium alyssifolium, Teucrium amplexicaule, Teucrium andrusi, Teucrium angustissimum, Teucrium anlungense, Teucrium annandalei, Teucrium antiatlanticum, Teucrium antilibanoticum, Teucrium antitauricum, Teucrium apollinis, Teucrium aragonense, Teucrium arduinoi, Teucrium argutum, Teucrium aristatum, Teucrium aroanium, Teucrium asiaticum, Teucrium atratum, Teucrium aureiforme, Teucrium aureocandidum, Teucrium aureum, Teucrium badiae, Teucrium balearicum, Teucrium balfourii, Teucrium balthazaris, Teucrium barbarum, Teucrium barbeyanum, Teucrium bergadense, Teucrium betonicum, Teucrium bicolor, Teucrium bicoloreum, Teucrium bidentatum, Teucrium botrys, Teucrium brachyandrum, Teucrium bracteatum, Teucrium brevifolium, Teucrium bubanii, Teucrium bullatum, Teucrium burmanicum, Teucrium buxifolium, Teucrium campanulatum,
Species in the Lamiaceae family
Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-203460: Based on the initial data import
Anders Jahan Retzius (1742-1821): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Retz.' in the authors string.