Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
sphaerophylla
ID:
244108

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
wcs

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 20: 232 (1883)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000243440



Common Names

  • Micromeria sphaerophylla
  • Sphaerophylla Micromeria
  • Sphaerophylla Sage


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Synonyms

  • Satureja sphaerophylla Briq. [unknown]

Description

Micromeria sphaerophylla (also called Round-leaved Micromeria, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb found in the Mediterranean region. It typically grows in dry, rocky habitats, and has small, round-shaped leaves that are gray-green in color. The flowers are small and white in color, and the plant has a strong, minty scent.

Uses & Benefits

Micromeria sphaerophylla is used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and for its essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Micromeria sphaerophylla 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 sphaerophylla is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained potting mix. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Micromeria sphaerophylla

Micromeria sphaerophylla is native to the Canary Islands.

Micromeria sphaerophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Micromeria sphaerophylla?

Micromeria sphaerophylla

What is the common name of Micromeria sphaerophylla?

Sphaerophyllous Micromeria

What is the natural habitat of Micromeria sphaerophylla?

It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry and rocky areas

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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