Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glacialis
ID:
310723

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Biblioth. Universelle Genève , n.s., 13: 410 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000310055



Common Names

  • Glacialis Sideritis
  • Glacialis Ironwort
  • Sideritis


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Synonyms

  • Sideritis fernandez-casasii R.Roselló, Peris, Stübing & Mateo [unknown]
  • Sideritis glacialis fontqueriana Obón & D.Rivera [unknown]
  • Sideritis glacialis pulvinata Font Quer [unknown]
  • Sideritis glacialis vestita Obón & D.Rivera [unknown]
  • Sideritis glacialis virens (Boiss.) Obón & D.Rivera [unknown]
  • Sideritis hyssopifolia glacialis (Boiss.) Pau [unknown]
  • Sideritis scordioides vestita Boiss. [unknown]
  • Sideritis vestita Boiss. [unknown]
  • Sideritis vestita virens Boiss. [unknown]
  • Sideritis glacialis incana Willk. [unknown]
  • Sideritis glacialis virens Willk. [unknown]
  • Sideritis glacialis pulvinata (Font Quer) Mateo [unknown]

Description

Sideritis glacialis (also called 'Mountain Tea', 'Shepherd's Tea' and 'Ironwort', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It grows up to 1 meter in height and has small, white flowers. It is found in dry, sunny areas and is often used for hedges and borders.

Uses & Benefits

Sideritis glacialis 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 glacialis is yellow and has a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seed is a small, black, ovoid drupe, about 1 cm long. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a short hypocotyl.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Sideritis glacialis: Sideritis glacialis 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 glacialis

Sideritis glacialis can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Sideritis glacialis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sideritis glacialis?

Sideritis glacialis

What is the common name of Sideritis glacialis?

Glacial Ironwort

What is the natural habitat of Sideritis glacialis?

Dry, rocky slopes and mountain meadows

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