Status:
valid
Authors:
Lall. ex Velen.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
Sitzungsber. Königl. Böhm. Ges. Wiss., Math.-Naturwiss. Cl. 39: 24 (1894)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000304613
Common Names
- Wiedemann's Savory
- Wiedemann's Winter Savory
- Wiedemanniana Winter Savory
Synonyms
- Satureja cuneifolia wiedemanniana Avé-Lall. [unknown]
Description
Satureja wiedemanniana (also called Wiedemann's savory, among many other common names) is a small perennial herb of the Lamiaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Satureja wiedemanniana is used as a traditional medicine for the treatment of fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Satureja wiedemanniana is white and has a yellow center. The seed is small and round with a yellowish-brown color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Satureja wiedemanniana is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. It can be grown in a container or in the ground. It is best to start the seeds in a warm, moist environment and to keep the soil moist until the seedlings emerge. Once the seedlings have emerged, they should be transplanted to their permanent location. Pruning and fertilizing may be necessary to promote healthy growth.
Where to Find Satureja wiedemanniana
Satureja wiedemanniana is native to the Mediterranean region, including parts of Greece, Turkey, and the Middle East.
Satureja wiedemanniana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Satureja wiedemanniana?
Satureja wiedemanniana
What is the natural habitat of Satureja wiedemanniana?
Dry grasslands, scrublands, and rocky hillsides
What are the common uses of Satureja wiedemanniana?
Used as an ornamental plant, for timber, and as a medicinal plant
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,