Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macrantha
ID:
304969

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.A.Mey.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Index Seminum (LE, Petropolitanus) 11(Suppl.): 67 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000304301



Common Names

  • Macrantha Summer Savory
  • Macrantha Savory
  • Macrantha Summer Savory


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Synonyms

  • Satureja macrosiphonia Bornm. [unknown]

Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Satureja macrantha 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Satureja macrantha 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 macrantha 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 macrantha

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

Satureja macrantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Satureja macrantha?

Satureja macrantha

What is the common name of Satureja macrantha?

Large-flowered Savory

What is the natural habitat of Satureja macrantha?

It is found in rocky and dry places in the Mediterranean region.

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,

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