Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
crebrifolia
ID:
322678

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baill.) Aubrév.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , n.s., 2: 193 (1962)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000322010

Common Names

  • Crebrifolia Germander
  • Crebrifolia Teucrium
  • Crebrifolia Wall Germander

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Synonyms

  • Planchonella crebrifolia (Baill.) Pierre ex Dubard [unknown]

Description

Beccariella crebrifolia (also called Creeping Germander, among many other common names) is a low-growing, evergreen perennial plant with small, ovate leaves and pink flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and typically grows in dry, sunny areas.

Uses & Benefits

Beccariella crebrifolia is a shrub that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Beccariella crebrifolia is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Beccariella crebrifolia is an evergreen shrub with a height of up to 1.5 m. It is easy to propagate from cuttings, which should be taken in spring or early summer. The cuttings should be rooted in a well-drained medium and kept in a warm, sunny location. Once rooted, the plants should be transplanted into individual pots and grown in a sunny location. They should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Beccariella crebrifolia

Beccariella crebrifolia is native to the Mediterranean region of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Beccariella crebrifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Beccariella crebrifolia?

Beccariella crebrifolia

What is the common name of Beccariella crebrifolia?

Creeping Germander

What is the natural habitat of Beccariella crebrifolia?

Dry, rocky slopes and grasslands

Species in the Sapotaceae family

Afrosersalisia rwandensis, Amorphospermum antilogum, Argania spinosa, Aubregrinia taiensis, Aulandra beccarii, Aulandra cauliflora, Aulandra longifolia, Autranella congolensis, Baillonella toxisperma, Beccariella balansana, Beccariella crebrifolia, Beccariella lasiantha, Beccariella novocaledonica, Beccariella xerocarpa, Beccariella brownlessiana, Boerlagella spectabilis, Breviea sericea, Burckella banikiensis, Burckella erythrophylla, Burckella fijiensis, Burckella hillii, Burckella macropoda, Burckella magusum, Burckella obovata, Burckella parvifolia, Burckella polymera, Burckella poolei, Burckella richii, Burckella sorei, Burckella thurstonii, Capurodendron androyense, Capurodendron ankaranense, Capurodendron antongiliense, Capurodendron apollonioides, Capurodendron bakeri, Capurodendron costatum, Capurodendron delphinense, Capurodendron gracilifolium, Capurodendron greveanum, Capurodendron ludiifolium, Capurodendron madagascariense, Capurodendron mandrarense, Capurodendron microphyllum, Capurodendron nodosum, Capurodendron perrieri, Capurodendron pervillei, Capurodendron pseudoterminalia, Capurodendron rubrocostatum, Capurodendron rufescens, Capurodendron sakalavum,

References

Henri Ernest Baillon (1827-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baill.' in the authors string.
André Aubréville (1897-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aubrév.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:785934-1: Based on the initial data import