Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
teneriffae
ID:
244121

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Poir.) Benth. ex G.Don

Source:
wcs

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Hort. Brit. : 483 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000243453



Common Names

  • Micromeria teneriffae
  • Tenerife Micromeria
  • Tenerife Sage


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Synonyms

  • Micromeria teneriffae cordifolia P.Pérez [unknown]
  • Micromeria teneriffae ramosa (Webb & Berth. ex Christ) P.Pérez [unknown]
  • Micromeria teneriffae ramosa Webb & Berthel. ex Christ [unknown]
  • Micromeria teneriffae subramosa P.Pérez [unknown]
  • Micromeria teneriffae teneriffae [unknown]
  • Micromeria terebinthinacea Webb & Berthel. [unknown]
  • Satureja teneriffae Briq. [unknown]
  • Satureja teneriffae cordifolia (P.Pérez) R.H.Willemse [unknown]
  • Thymus teneriffae Poir. [unknown]
  • Thymus therebinthinaceus Brouss. ex Willd. [unknown]
  • Clinopodium therebinthinaceum (Brouss. ex Willd.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Micromeria teneriffae (also called Tenerife 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, oval-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 teneriffae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in rock gardens. It has a pleasant aroma and is used in perfumes and cosmetics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Micromeria teneriffae 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 teneriffae 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 teneriffae

Micromeria teneriffae can be found in the Canary Islands and Madeira.

Micromeria teneriffae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Micromeria teneriffae?

Micromeria teneriffae

What is the common name of Micromeria teneriffae?

Tenerife Micromeria

What is the natural habitat of Micromeria teneriffae?

It is native to the Canary Islands 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-127399: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.