Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
endressii
ID:
310670

Status:
valid

Authors:
Willk.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zeitung (Berlin) 17: 276 (1859)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000310002



Common Names

  • Greek Mountain Tea
  • Ironwort
  • Shepherd's Tea


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Synonyms

  • Sideritis aculeata (Bubani) Font Quer [unknown]
  • Sideritis augustini Sennen & Pau [unknown]
  • Sideritis catalaunica Sennen & Pau [unknown]
  • Sideritis catalaunica cinerascens Sennen & Pau [unknown]
  • Sideritis endressii littoralis (Timb.-Lagr.) D.Rivera & Obón [unknown]
  • Sideritis endressii littoralis (Timb.-Lagr.) Gaut. [unknown]
  • Sideritis endressii mathonii Coulomb [unknown]
  • Sideritis endressii provincialis (Rouy) Coulomb [unknown]
  • Sideritis hirsuta emporitana Cadevall [unknown]
  • Sideritis hirsuta littoralis (Timb.-Lagr.) Nyman [unknown]
  • Sideritis hirsuta luxurians Sennen [unknown]
  • Sideritis hirsuta minorifolia Sennen & Pau [unknown]
  • Sideritis hirsuta provincialis Rouy [unknown]
  • Sideritis littoralis Timb.-Lagr. [unknown]
  • Sideritis provincialis Jord. & Fourr. [unknown]
  • Sideritis ruscinonensis Timb.-Lagr. [unknown]
  • Sideritis hirsuta endressii (Willk.) Nyman [unknown]
  • Sideritis provincialis (Rouy) Coulomb & J.-M.Tison [unknown]
  • Fracastora aculeata Bubani [unknown]

Description

Sideritis endressii (also called Endress' mountain tea, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the mountains of Spain, growing in sunny, rocky habitats. It has a woody stem, and its leaves are lanceolate and serrated.

Uses & Benefits

Sideritis endressii is used as an herbal tea to treat digestive problems, colds, and flu. It is also believed to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sideritis endressii is a small, white, tubular flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oblong seed. The seedling is a small, dark green plant with a single, slender stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Sideritis endressii: Sideritis endressii is a hardy perennial that can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 5-9. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring and divisions can be done in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Sideritis endressii

Sideritis endressii can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Sideritis endressii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sideritis endressii?

Sideritis endressii

What is the common name of Sideritis endressii?

Endress' Sideritis

What are the uses of Sideritis endressii?

It is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.

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,

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