Status:
valid
Authors:
Knorring
Source:
wcs
Year:
1950
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Bot. Inst. Komarova Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R. 12: 242 (1950)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000269570
Common Names
- Phlomis zenaidae
- Phlomis Zenaidae
- Zenaidae Phlomis
Description
Phlomis zenaidae (also called Phlomoides czuiliensis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows up to 3 feet tall and has yellow, pink, or purple flowers. It prefers dry, sunny habitats such as rocky slopes and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Phlomis zenaidae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Phlomis zenaidae is a pale yellow, tubular shape with a long, curved style. The seed is a small, black, round shape. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped with a pointed tip.
Cultivation and Propagation
Phlomis zenaidae 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 zenaidae
Phlomis zenaidae is native to the Mediterranean region.
Phlomis zenaidae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phlomis zenaidae?
Phlomis zenaidae
What is the common name of Phlomis zenaidae?
Zenaida's Jerusalem Sage
What is the natural habitat of Phlomis zenaidae?
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,