Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
canariensis
ID:
825522

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Webb & Berthel.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Hist. Nat. Iles Canaries 3(2; 3): 87 (1845)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000824856



Common Names

  • Cedronella Canariensis
  • Canary Island Balm
  • Canary Island Sage


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Description

Cedronella canariensis (also called 'Canary Island Thyme', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to the Canary Islands. It has small, oval-shaped leaves that are green on top and purple underneath. It is found in tropical climates and prefers moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cedronella canariensis is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and homes. It is also used in floral arrangements and as a houseplant. The plant is known for its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cedronella canariensis has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with round, dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cedronella canariensis can be propagated from stem cuttings or from seed. To propagate from stem cuttings, take a cutting from a healthy stem and remove the lower leaves. Dip the cutting in rooting hormone and place it in a moist soil mixture. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, bright location. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a moist soil mixture and keep the soil moist and in a warm, bright location. Germination can take up to three weeks.

Where to Find Cedronella canariensis

Cedronella canariensis can be found in the Canary Islands

Species in the Cedronella genus

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-36239: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Philip Barker Webb (1793-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Webb' in the authors string.
Sabin Berthelot (1794-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Berthel.' in the authors string.