Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 575 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000310125
Common Names
- Hyssopifolia Sideritis
- Hyssopifolia Ironwort
- Sideritis
Synonyms
- Sideritis alpina Vill. [unknown]
- Sideritis alpina Pourr. [unknown]
- Sideritis aranensis (Font Quer) D.Rivera & Obón [unknown]
- Sideritis bastanitsensis Sennen [unknown]
- Sideritis brachycalyx Pau [unknown]
- Sideritis brachystachys Gand. [unknown]
- Sideritis brevispica Sennen & Elias [unknown]
- Sideritis cantabrica Sennen & Elias [unknown]
- Sideritis castellana (Sennen) Sennen & Elias [unknown]
- Sideritis caureliana (Obón & D.Rivera) Coulomb [unknown]
- Sideritis chamaedryoides Dufour ex Willk. & Lange [unknown]
- Sideritis crenata Lapeyr. [unknown]
- Sideritis eynensis Sennen [unknown]
- Sideritis fetida Poir. [unknown]
- Sideritis foetida Desf. [unknown]
- Sideritis gouanii Timb.-Lagr. [unknown]
- Sideritis grandis Gand. [unknown]
- Sideritis guillonii Timb.-Lagr. [unknown]
- Sideritis guillonii brevispica (Sennen & Elías) D.Rivera & Obón [unknown]
- Sideritis guillonii peyrei (Timb.-Lagr.) D.Rivera & Obón [unknown]
- Sideritis hyssopifolia alavesa Obón & D.Rivera [unknown]
- Sideritis hyssopifolia alpina (Vill.) Willd. [unknown]
- Sideritis hyssopifolia aranensis Font Quer [unknown]
- Sideritis hyssopifolia aranensis (Font Quer) Malag. [unknown]
- Sideritis hyssopifolia brachycalyx (Pau) Socorro & Arreb. [unknown]
- Sideritis hyssopifolia castellana Sennen & Pau [unknown]
- Sideritis hyssopifolia castellana (Sennen & Pau) Malag. [unknown]
- Sideritis hyssopifolia caureliana Obón & D.Rivera [unknown]
- Sideritis hyssopifolia crenata (Lapeyr.) Loisel. [unknown]
- Sideritis hyssopifolia eynensis (Sennen) Malag. [unknown]
- Sideritis hyssopifolia guillonii (Timb.-Lagr.) Nyman [unknown]
- Sideritis hyssopifolia incana (Benth.) Briq. [unknown]
- Sideritis hyssopifolia laxispica López Pach. [unknown]
- Sideritis hyssopifolia longicaulis Rouy [unknown]
- Sideritis hyssopifolia nocedoi Obón & D.Rivera [unknown]
- Sideritis hyssopifolia pastoris (Sennen) Malag. [unknown]
- Sideritis hyssopifolia peyrei (Timb.-Lagr.) Briq. [unknown]
- Sideritis hyssopifolia phyllantha Briq. [unknown]
- Sideritis hyssopifolia pyrenaica (Poir.) Briq. [unknown]
- Sideritis hyssopifolia salcedoi Font Quer [unknown]
- Sideritis hyssopifolia santanderina D.Rivera & Obón [unknown]
- Sideritis hyssopifolia somedana Obón & D.Rivera [unknown]
- Sideritis hyssopifolia spicata Gaudin [unknown]
- Sideritis hyssopifolia vizcaina Obón & D.Rivera [unknown]
- Sideritis integrifolia Jord. & Fourr. [unknown]
- Sideritis jurana Jord. & Fourr. [unknown]
- Sideritis latiuscula Gand. [unknown]
- Sideritis linearifolia Willd. ex Benth. [unknown]
- Sideritis longicaulis Jord. & Fourr. [unknown]
- Sideritis longifolia (Sennen) Sennen [unknown]
- Sideritis lucida J.Gay ex Nyman [unknown]
- Sideritis mariae Sennen [unknown]
- Sideritis pastoris Sennen [unknown]
- Sideritis pastoris laxiflora Sennen [unknown]
- Sideritis pastoris subalpina Sennen [unknown]
- Sideritis patula Dulac [unknown]
- Sideritis pavillardii Sennen [unknown]
- Sideritis peyrei Timb.-Lagr. [unknown]
- Sideritis peyrei castellana (Sennen & Pau) Coulomb [unknown]
- Sideritis peyrei gouanii (Timb.-Lagr.) Coulomb [unknown]
- Sideritis peyrei guillonii (Timb.-Lagr.) Coulomb [unknown]
- Sideritis peyrei incana (Benth.) Coulomb [unknown]
- Sideritis peyrei laxispica (López Pach.) Coulomb [unknown]
- Sideritis peyrei pastoris (Sennen) Coulomb [unknown]
- Sideritis peyrei vidalii (Sennen) Coulomb [unknown]
- Sideritis pilibunda Gand. [unknown]
- Sideritis platystachya Gand. [unknown]
- Sideritis pyrenaica Poir. [unknown]
- Sideritis pyrenaica alpina (Vill.) Poir. [unknown]
- Sideritis remotior Gand. [unknown]
- Sideritis scordioides L. [unknown]
- Sideritis scordioides alpina (Vill.) Benth. [unknown]
- Sideritis scordioides angustifolia Benth. [unknown]
- Sideritis scordioides guillonii (Timb.-Lagr.) Briq. [unknown]
- Sideritis scordioides hyssopifolia (L.) Mutel [unknown]
- Sideritis scordioides incana Benth. [unknown]
- Sideritis spinosa Benth. [unknown]
- Sideritis vagans Gand. [unknown]
- Sideritis vidalii Sennen [unknown]
- Sideritis scordioides peyrei (Timb.-Lagr.) Nyman [unknown]
- Sideritis hyssopifolia peyrei (Timb.-Lagr.) Briq. [unknown]
- Sideritis scordioides guillonii (Timb.-Lagr.) Briq. [unknown]
- Sideritis hyssopifolia dentifolia Willk. [unknown]
- Sideritis hyssopifolia alpina (Vill.) Willk. [unknown]
- Sideritis hyssopifolia integrifolia Willk. [unknown]
- Fracastora alpestris Bubani [unknown]
- Fracastora scordioides Bubani [unknown]
- Sideritis hyssopifolia angustifolia (Benth.) Willk. [unknown]
- Stachys guillonii (Timb.-Lagr.) Soldano, Peruzzi & Bartolucci [unknown]
- Sideritis hyssopifolia gouanii (Timb.-Lagr.) B.Bock & J.-M.Tison [unknown]
- Stachys guillonii hyssopifolia (L.) Soldano, Peruzzi & Bartolucci [unknown]
- Sideritis hyssopifolia somedana (Obón & D.Rivera) B.Bock [unknown]
Description
Sideritis hyssopifolia (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 hyssopifolia has been used to treat gastrointestinal disorders, respiratory problems, and urinary infections. It is also believed to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sideritis hyssopifolia is a white or yellowish-white corolla with a tubular shape. The seed is an oblong-shaped achene with a small, white appendage. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and white stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Sideritis hyssopifolia: 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 hyssopifolia
Sideritis hyssopifolia can be found in the Canary Islands.
Sideritis hyssopifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sideritis hyssopifolia?
Sideritis hyssopifolia
What is the common name of Sideritis hyssopifolia?
Hyssop-leaved Ironwort
What is the habitat of Sideritis hyssopifolia?
It is found in rocky, grassy and shrubby areas in 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,