Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cilicica
ID:
304713

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.H.Davis

Source:
wcs

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 38: 51 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000304045



Common Names

  • Satureja
  • Cilicica
  • Satureja cilicica


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Synonyms

  • Satureja cuneifolia tenuis Boiss. [unknown]

Description

Satureja cilicica (also called Satureja, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to Turkey. It has small, aromatic leaves and small white flowers. It grows in dry, rocky soils in Mediterranean climates.

Uses & Benefits

Satureja cilicica is used as an ornamental plant and has a pleasant aroma. It can be used in cooking and as a medicinal herb to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Small, white or pinkish flowers with four petals. Seed: Small, dark brown, oval-shaped seeds. Seedlings: Have a single cotyledon and long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Satureja cilicica is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny position. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Satureja cilicica

Satureja cilicica can be found in Turkey, Syria, and Iraq.

Satureja cilicica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Satureja cilicica?

Satureja cilicica

What is the family of Satureja cilicica?

Lamiaceae

What is the common name of Satureja cilicica?

Cilicica savory

Species in the Satureja genus

Satureja adamovicii, Satureja aintabensis, Satureja amani, Satureja atropatana, Satureja bachtiarica, Satureja boissieri, Satureja bzybica, Satureja caroli-paui, Satureja cilicica, Satureja coerulea, Satureja cuneifolia, Satureja edmondi, Satureja exspectata, Satureja fukarekii, Satureja hellenica, Satureja hortensis, Satureja horvatii, Satureja icarica, Satureja innota, Satureja intermedia, Satureja intricata, Satureja isophylla, Satureja kallarica, Satureja khuzistanica, Satureja kitaibelii, Satureja laxiflora, Satureja linearifolia, Satureja macrantha, Satureja metastasiantha, Satureja montana, Satureja mutica, Satureja orjenii, Satureja pallsryi, Satureja parnassica, Satureja pilosa, Satureja rumelica, Satureja sahendica, Satureja salzmannii, Satureja spicigera, Satureja spinosa, Satureja subnuda, Satureja subspicata, Satureja taurica, Satureja thymbra, Satureja visianii, Satureja wiedemanniana, Satureja delpozoi, Satureja avromanica, Satureja kermanshahensis, Satureja jalapensis,

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-185522: Based on the initial data import
Peter Hadland Davis (1918-1992): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.H.Davis' in the authors string.