Status:
valid
Authors:
Bornm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1932
Citation Micro:
Magyar Bot. Lapok 31: 137 (1932)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000309840
Common Names
- Sideritis amasiaca
- Amasiac Sideritis
- Amasiac Ironwort
Description
Sideritis amasiaca (also called Amasian Sideritis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region and western Asia. It is an evergreen shrub, growing to 0.5–1 m tall.
Uses & Benefits
Sideritis amasiaca has been used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties. It is also used as a natural remedy for headaches, fever, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sideritis amasiaca has yellow flowers with a white center and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sideritis amasiaca is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and does not require much fertilizer.
Where to Find Sideritis amasiaca
Sideritis amasiaca can be found in the wild in Turkey.
Sideritis amasiaca FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sideritis amasiaca?
Sideritis amasiaca
What is the common name of Sideritis amasiaca?
Unknown
What is the natural habitat of Sideritis amasiaca?
Tropical forests of Central and South America
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,