Sideritis alfraedi - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Mateo & Pisco
Source:
wcs
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Flora Montiber. 47: 19 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000922789
Common Names
- Sideritis Alfraedi
- Alfraed's Sideritis
- Alfraed's Ironwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sideritis alfraedi (also called Alfraedo's Sideritis, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has an erect stem, with long, narrow leaves. The flowers are small and white, and the fruits are small and black. It grows in dry, sunny habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Sideritis alfraedi is used as a medicinal plant, as an ornamental plant, and for its essential oils.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sideritis alfraedi is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are short and slender, with a single leaf blade.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sideritis alfraedi can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F).
Where to Find Sideritis alfraedi
Sideritis alfraedi is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky areas at elevations of up to 1,500 meters.
Species in the Sideritis genus
Sideritis accidentalis, Sideritis ajpetriana, Sideritis akmanii, Sideritis albiflora, Sideritis alcarazii, Sideritis amasiaca, Sideritis angustifolia, Sideritis antiatlantica, Sideritis antonii-josephii, Sideritis aragonensis, Sideritis arborescens, Sideritis arguta, Sideritis argyrea, Sideritis arizagana, Sideritis armeniaca, Sideritis atlantica, Sideritis atrinervia, Sideritis barbellata, Sideritis bilgeriana, Sideritis boissieriana, Sideritis bolleana, Sideritis bornmuelleri, Sideritis bourgeana, Sideritis brevibracteata, Sideritis brevicaulis, Sideritis brevidens, Sideritis briquetiana, Sideritis bubanii, Sideritis cadevallii, Sideritis caesarea, Sideritis calduchii, Sideritis canariensis, Sideritis candelii, Sideritis candicans, Sideritis carbonellis, Sideritis carolipauana, Sideritis carrissoana, Sideritis catillaris, Sideritis chamaedryfolia, Sideritis cilicica, Sideritis cirujanoi, Sideritis clandestina, Sideritis condensata, Sideritis congesta, Sideritis cossoniana, Sideritis cretica, Sideritis cuatrecasasii, Sideritis cypria, Sideritis cystosiphon, Sideritis dasygnaphala,
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-468440: Based on the initial data import
Gonzalo Mateo (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mateo' in the authors string.
Juan M. Pisco: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pisco' in the authors string.