Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
intricata
ID:
304910

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lange

Source:
wcs

Year:
1882

Citation Micro:
Vidensk. Meddel. Naturhist. Foren. Kjøbenhavn 1881: 96 (1882)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000304242



Common Names

  • Intricate Summer Savory
  • Intricata Summer Savory
  • Intricata Savory


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Synonyms

  • Satureja cuneifolia intricata (Lange) G.López & Muñoz Garm. [unknown]
  • Satureja montana prostrata Boiss. [unknown]
  • Satureja prostrata (Boiss.) Pau [unknown]

Description

Satureja intricata (also called Intricate Savory, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m high. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry rocky habitats. The leaves are oval-shaped and the flowers are white and pink.

Uses & Benefits

Satureja intricata is an aromatic herb that is used in cooking and as a medicinal plant. It has a strong, spicy aroma and flavor and is often used to season meats, soups, and stews. It is also used to make herbal teas and infusions.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Satureja intricata var. intricata
Satureja intricata var. gracilis (Willk.) R.Morales, G.López & Sánchez-Gómez
Satureja intricata var. dufourii (G.López) M.B.Crespo & Mateo

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Satureja intricata has small white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Satureja intricata is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a moist potting mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until the plants are well established.

Where to Find Satureja intricata

Satureja intricata is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in countries such as Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Satureja intricata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Satureja intricata?

Satureja intricata

What is the natural habitat of Satureja intricata?

Rocky slopes and dry grasslands

What is the flowering period of Satureja intricata?

April to June

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-185705: Based on the initial data import
Johan Lange (1818-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lange' in the authors string.