Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
acropolitana
ID:
243803

Status:
valid

Authors:
Halácsy

Source:
wcs

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Matér. Étude Fl. Géogr. Bot. Orient. 4: 179 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000243135



Common Names

  • Micromeria acropolitana
  • Acropolitana Micromeria
  • Acropolit Micromeria


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Synonyms

  • Satureja acropolitana (Halácsy) Greuter & Burdet [unknown]

Description

Micromeria acropolitana (also called Acropolitana Micromeria, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to Greece. It has a spreading crown and can reach up to 2 m in height. The leaves are alternate, simple, and ovate-lanceolate in shape. It is found in rocky areas, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Micromeria acropolitana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Micromeria acropolitana are small and white, with five petals. The seed is a small, black, hard-shelled seed. The seedlings are small and delicate, with bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Micromeria acropolitana is a small shrub that grows up to 1.5 m in height. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a moist soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.

Where to Find Micromeria acropolitana

Micromeria acropolitana is native to Greece and can be found in the Attica region, especially near Athens.

Micromeria acropolitana FAQ

What is the common name of Micromeria acropolitana?

Acropolian micromeria

What is the natural habitat of Micromeria acropolitana?

Rocky slopes

What is the flowering season of Micromeria acropolitana?

Spring

Species in the Micromeria genus

Micromeria acropolitana, Micromeria albanica, Micromeria angosturae, Micromeria arganietorum, Micromeria benthamii, Micromeria benthamineolens, Micromeria biflora, Micromeria bourlieri, Micromeria brivesii, Micromeria browiczii, Micromeria carpatha, Micromeria chionistrae, Micromeria conferta, Micromeria confusa, Micromeria cremnophila, Micromeria cristata, Micromeria croatica, Micromeria cymuligera, Micromeria debilis, Micromeria douglasii, Micromeria elliptica, Micromeria ericifolia, Micromeria filiformis, Micromeria flagellaris, Micromeria fontanesii, Micromeria forbesii, Micromeria glomerata, Micromeria graeca, Micromeria guichardii, Micromeria hedgei, Micromeria helianthemifolia, Micromeria herpyllomorpha, Micromeria hispida, Micromeria hochreutineri, Micromeria hybrida, Micromeria hyssopifolia, Micromeria imbricata, Micromeria inodora, Micromeria intermedia, Micromeria juliana, Micromeria kerneri, Micromeria lachnophylla, Micromeria lanata, Micromeria lasiophylla, Micromeria lepida, Micromeria leucantha, Micromeria macrosiphon, Micromeria madagascariensis, Micromeria marginata, Micromeria meteorica,

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,

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