Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glauca
ID:
310730

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cav.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1793

Citation Micro:
Icon. 2: 68 (1793)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000310062



Common Names

  • Glauca Sideritis
  • Glauca Ironwort
  • Sideritis


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Synonyms

  • Sideritis incana glauca (Cav.) Malag. [unknown]

Description

Sideritis glauca (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 glauca is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a windbreak. It is also used as a source of timber and for its edible fruits.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sideritis glauca 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 glauca: This plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division or cuttings. It is also possible to propagate from seed.

Where to Find Sideritis glauca

Sideritis glauca can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Sideritis glauca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sideritis glauca?

Sideritis glauca

What is the common name of Sideritis glauca?

Glaucous Ironwort

What is the natural habitat of Sideritis glauca?

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,

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