Phlomis tenuis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Knorring
Source:
wcs
Year:
1950
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Bot. Inst. Komarova Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R. 12: 244 (1950)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000269534
Common Names
- Phlomis tenuis
- Phlomis termessi
- Phlomis thapsoides
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Phlomis tenuis (also called Slender Phlomis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Lamiaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and typically grows in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Phlomis tenuis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Phlomis tenuis has yellow, tubular flowers with purple spots. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have thin, green stems.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Phlomis tenuis is a hardy perennial plant that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division of the rhizomes in the spring or by seed in the autumn. It is best to sow the seeds in a cold frame or in a pot in a cold greenhouse. The seedlings should be transplanted into individual pots when they are large enough to handle and then planted out in their permanent positions in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Phlomis tenuis
Phlomis tenuis is native to the Mediterranean region.
Phlomis tenuis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phlomis tenuis?
Phlomis tenuis
What is the common name of Phlomis tenuis?
Slender Jerusalem Sage
What is the natural habitat of Phlomis tenuis?
It is native to Turkey, Syria, and Lebanon
Species in the Phlomis genus
Phlomis alanyensis, Phlomis amanica, Phlomis angustissima, Phlomis anisodonta, Phlomis antiatlantica, Phlomis armeniaca, Phlomis aucheri, Phlomis aurea, Phlomis bornmuelleri, Phlomis bourgaei, Phlomis bovei, Phlomis brachyodon, Phlomis brevibracteata, Phlomis brevidentata, Phlomis brevilabris, Phlomis bruguieri, Phlomis brunneogaleata, Phlomis bucharica, Phlomis cancellata, Phlomis capitata, Phlomis carica, Phlomis cashmeriana, Phlomis cashmirica, Phlomis chimerae, Phlomis chorassanica, Phlomis chrysophylla, Phlomis cilicica, Phlomis commixta, Phlomis composita, Phlomis cretica, Phlomis crinita, Phlomis cyclodon, Phlomis cypria, Phlomis cytherea, Phlomis drobovii, Phlomis elliptica, Phlomis elongata, Phlomis floccosa, Phlomis fruticetorum, Phlomis fruticosa, Phlomis ghilanensis, Phlomis grandiflora, Phlomis herba-venti, Phlomis hypoleuca, Phlomis integrifolia, Phlomis italica, Phlomis kalanensis, Phlomis kotschyana, Phlomis kurdica, Phlomis lanata,
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-152453: Based on the initial data import
Olga Knorring (1887-1978): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Knorring' in the authors string.