Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
majorana
ID:
261326

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 590 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000260658



Common Names

  • Sweet Marjoram
  • Pot Marjoram
  • Majorana Oregano


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Synonyms

  • Majorana dubia Briq. [unknown]
  • Majorana fragrans Raf. [unknown]
  • Majorana hortensis Moench [unknown]
  • Majorana majorana H.Karst. [unknown]
  • Majorana mexicana M.Martens & Galeotti [unknown]
  • Majorana ovalifolia Stokes [unknown]
  • Majorana ovatifolia Stokes [unknown]
  • Majorana suffruticosa Raf. [unknown]
  • Majorana tenuifolia Raf. [unknown]
  • Majorana tenuifolia Gray [unknown]
  • Majorana uncinata Stokes [unknown]
  • Majorana vulgaris Gray [unknown]
  • Origanum confertum Pi.Savi [unknown]
  • Origanum dubium Boiss. [unknown]
  • Origanum majorana tenuifolium Weston [unknown]
  • Origanum majoranoides Willd. [unknown]
  • Origanum odorum Salisb. [unknown]
  • Origanum salviifolium Roth [unknown]
  • Thymus majorana Kuntze [unknown]
  • Origanum majorana majoranoides (Willd.) Nyman [unknown]
  • Amaracus majorana Schinz & Thell. [unknown]

Description

Origanum majorana (also called 'Marjoram', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, ovate-lanceolate leaves and small, white flowers that bloom in summer. It grows in rocky and dry habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Origanum majorana is used as an ornamental plant and has been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Origanum majorana has small white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Origanum majorana is a perennial herb that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation from seed is best done in late spring or early summer. Cuttings can be taken in the spring or summer and planted in moist, well-drained soil. The plant can also be divided in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Origanum majorana

Origanum majorana can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Origanum majorana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Origanum majorana?

Origanum majorana

What is the common name of Origanum majorana?

Sweet Marjoram

What type of plant is Origanum majorana?

Herbaceous Plant

Species in the Origanum genus

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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