Sideritis caesarea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Duman, Aytaç & Bașer
Source:
wcs
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Turkish J. Bot. 22: 51 (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000309917
Common Names
- Greek Mountain Tea
- Ironwort
- Shepherd's Tea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sideritis caesarea (also called Caesarea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 60 cm in height. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in rocky and dry habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Sideritis caesarea has non-medical uses such as being used as a medicinal plant, as a food source, and as an ornamental plant. It also has benefits such as being a source of antioxidants, anti-inflammatory compounds, and other beneficial compounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sideritis caesarea has yellow flowers with a white center and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sideritis caesarea is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division of the rootstock or by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring in a sunny location and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Sideritis caesarea
Sideritis caesarea can be found in the Mediterranean region.
Sideritis caesarea FAQ
What are the common names of Sideritis caesarea?
Sideritis caesarea is commonly known as Caesar's ironwort
What is the growth habit of Sideritis caesarea?
Sideritis caesarea is an evergreen perennial herb that grows up to 1 m (3 ft) tall.
What is the native range of Sideritis caesarea?
Sideritis caesarea is native to the Mediterranean region.
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-191132: Based on the initial data import
Hayri Duman (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Duman' in the authors string.
Zeki Aytaç: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aytaç' in the authors string.