Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
montana
ID:
305006

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 568 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000304338



Common Names

  • Mountain Summer Savory
  • Montana Summer Savory
  • Montana Savory


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Synonyms

  • Micromeria montana Rchb. [unknown]
  • Satureja montana subquadrangula (Rohlena) Šilić [unknown]
  • Satureja montana subquadrangula Rohlena [unknown]
  • Saturiastrum montanum Fourr. [unknown]
  • Thymus montanus Dum.Cours. [unknown]
  • Satureja montana chamaebuxus Briq. [unknown]
  • Satureja montana communis Vis. [unknown]
  • Satureja montana stenophylla Boiss. [unknown]
  • Clinopodium montanum Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Satureja montana (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 montana 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 montana sub. macedonica (Formánek) Baden
Satureja montana sub. montana
Satureja montana sub. pisidia (Wettst.) Šilić
Satureja montana sub. variegata (Host) P.W.Ball

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Satureja montana 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 montana 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 montana

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

Satureja montana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Satureja montana?

Satureja montana

What is the common name of Satureja montana?

Winter Savory

What is the natural habitat of Satureja montana?

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,

References