Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
cristata
ID:
243868

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hampe) Griseb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Spic. Fl. Rumel. 2: 122 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000243200



Common Names

  • Micromeria cristata
  • Cristata Micromeria
  • Cristat Micromeria


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Synonyms

  • Micromeria cristata albiflora Šilić [unknown]
  • Micromeria cristata canescens (Vand.) Šilić [unknown]
  • Micromeria cristata canescens Vand. [unknown]
  • Satureja cristata Nyman [unknown]
  • Thymus cristatus Hampe [unknown]
  • Zygis cristata (Hampe) Degen & Dörfl. [unknown]
  • Clinopodium cristatum Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Micromeria cristata (also called Crested Micromeria, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small white flowers. It grows in rocky areas and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Micromeria cristata 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Micromeria cristata sub. carminea (P.H.Davis) P.H.Davis
Micromeria cristata sub. cristata
Micromeria cristata sub. orientalis P.H.Davis
Micromeria cristata sub. phrygia P.H.Davis
Micromeria cristata sub. xylorrhiza (Boiss. & Heldr. ex Benth.) P.H.Davis
Micromeria cristata sub. kosaninii (Šilić) Bräuchler & Govaerts

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Micromeria cristata is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a rounded shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Micromeria cristata can be propagated from seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. Cuttings can be taken from mature plants and planted in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide adequate light for the cuttings to root.

Where to Find Micromeria cristata

Micromeria cristata is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in parts of Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.

Micromeria cristata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Micromeria cristata?

Micromeria cristata

What is the family of Micromeria cristata?

Lamiaceae

What is the common name of Micromeria cristata?

Crested micromeria

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-127162: Based on the initial data import
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.
Georg Ernst Ludwig Hampe (1795-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hampe' in the authors string.