Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
incana
ID:
310841

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1763

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. ed. 2 : 802 (1763)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000310173



Common Names

  • Hoary Mountain Tea
  • Hoary Tea
  • Hoary Greek Mountain Tea


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Synonyms

  • Sideritis aurasiaca Batt. & Trab. [unknown]
  • Sideritis edetana (Pau ex Font Quer) Peris, Figuerola & Stübing [unknown]
  • Sideritis incana arairae (Maire) Socorro, L.Cano & Espinar [unknown]
  • Sideritis incana edetana Pau ex Font Quer [unknown]
  • Sideritis incana edetana (Pau ex Font Quer) Mateo & M.B.Crespo [unknown]
  • Sideritis incana occidentalis (Font Quer) Cabezudo, J.M.Nieto & T.Navarro [unknown]
  • Sideritis incana occidentalis Font Quer [unknown]
  • Sideritis incana regimontana Maire [unknown]
  • Sideritis incana robusta Font Quer [unknown]
  • Sideritis incana sericea (Pers.) Willk. [unknown]
  • Sideritis incana sericea (Pers.) P.W.Ball ex Heywood [unknown]
  • Sideritis incana socovensis D.Rivera & Obón [unknown]
  • Sideritis incana spinulosa (Font Quer) Rivas Goday & Borja ex Sánchez Mata [unknown]
  • Sideritis incana tomentosa Batt. [unknown]
  • Sideritis incana virgata (Desf.) Malag. [unknown]
  • Sideritis lavandulacea Pourr. ex Willk. & Lange [unknown]
  • Sideritis linearifolia Willk. [unknown]
  • Sideritis occidentalis (Font Quer) Peris, Stübing & Figuerola [unknown]
  • Sideritis oromaroccana Peris, Stübing & Figuerola [unknown]
  • Sideritis regimontana (Maire) Peris, Stübing & Figuerola [unknown]
  • Sideritis robusta (Font Quer) Peris, Figuerola & Stübing [unknown]
  • Sideritis sericea Pers. [unknown]
  • Sideritis suffruticosa Mill. ex Benth. [unknown]
  • Sideritis virgata Desf. [unknown]
  • Sideritis gouyouniana Boiss. & Reut. [unknown]
  • Sideritis incana albiflora Maire [unknown]
  • Sideritis paui lucariensis Pallarés [unknown]
  • Sideritis peris-gisbertii P.P.Ferrer, E.Laguna & Guara [unknown]

Description

Sideritis incana (also called hoary ironwort, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with white flowers and small, oval leaves. It is native to the Canary Islands and grows in rocky, mountainous habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Sideritis incana is used to treat respiratory problems, digestive issues, and to reduce inflammation. It is also used as an antiseptic and to improve circulation.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Sideritis incana sub. tunetana Murb.
Sideritis incana sub. altiatlantica (Font Quer) Fennane
Sideritis incana sub. matris-filiae (Emb. & Maire) Fennane
Sideritis incana sub. atlantica (Pomel) Dobignard

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sideritis incana 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sideritis incana is a perennial herbaceous plant that is propagated by seed. It is best grown in a sunny location with well-drained soil. It can be propagated from cuttings or by division of the rootstock. It is best to plant the seeds in the spring or early summer.

Where to Find Sideritis incana

Sideritis incana can be found in the Canary Islands.

Sideritis incana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sideritis incana?

Sideritis incana

What is the common name of Sideritis incana?

Hoary Ironwort

Where is Sideritis incana found?

Greece

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