Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
graeca
ID:
243945

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Benth. ex Rchb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Fl. Germ. Excurs. 1: 311 (1831)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000243277



Common Names

  • Micromeria graeca
  • Graeca Micromeria
  • Graeca Magnolia


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Synonyms

  • Satureja garganica Briq. [unknown]
  • Satureja graeca L. [unknown]
  • Thymus hirtus Banks & Sol. [unknown]
  • Satureja graeca congesta (Hornem.) Briq. [unknown]
  • Satureja graeca congesta (Hornem.) Briq. [unknown]
  • Satureja graeca leptiloba Briq. [unknown]
  • Satureja graeca micrantha (Brot.) Briq. [unknown]
  • Satureja sicula canescens (Guss.) Guss. [unknown]
  • Satureja graeca macrotricha Briq. [unknown]
  • Satureja graeca canescens (Guss.) Briq. [unknown]
  • Clinopodium graecum Kuntze [unknown]
  • Micromeria grandis humilior Lojac. [unknown]
  • Micromeria calaminthoides contracta Lojac. [unknown]
  • Micromeria calaminthoides elongata Lojac. [unknown]
  • Micromeria echioides angustifolia Lojac. [unknown]
  • Micromeria echioides gossypina Lojac. [unknown]
  • Micromeria echioides griseocanescens Lojac. [unknown]
  • Micromeria echioides humillima Lojac. [unknown]
  • Micromeria echioides strigosa Lojac. [unknown]
  • Micromeria graeca rariflora K.Koch [unknown]
  • Micromeria graeca latifolia Boiss. [unknown]
  • Micromeria graeca rupestris Guss. [unknown]
  • Micromeria graeca angustifolia-canescens Guss. [unknown]

Description

Micromeria graeca (also called Greek 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 graeca 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 graeca sub. consentina (Ten.) Guinea
Micromeria graeca sub. fruticulosa (Bertol.) Guinea
Micromeria graeca sub. garganica (Briq.) Guinea
Micromeria graeca sub. graeca
Micromeria graeca sub. imperica Chater
Micromeria graeca sub. laxiflora (Post) P.Mouterde
Micromeria graeca sub. longiflora (C.Presl) Nyman
Micromeria graeca sub. tenuifolia (Ten.) Nyman

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Micromeria graeca has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Micromeria graeca 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 graeca

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

Micromeria graeca FAQ

What is the common name of Micromeria graeca?

Greek micromeria

What is the natural habitat of Micromeria graeca?

Rocky slopes

What is the flowering season of Micromeria graeca?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-127235: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Ludwig Reichenbach (1793-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.' in the authors string.
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.