Sideritis niveotomentosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hub.-Mor.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Bauhinia 6: 290 (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000310315
Common Names
- Sideritis Niveotomentosa
- Niveotomentosa Mountain Tea
- Mountain Tea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sideritis niveotomentosa (also called Greek Mountain Tea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry and rocky habitats, and has small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Sideritis niveotomentosa is used as a tea to treat respiratory problems, digestive issues, and to reduce inflammation. It is also used as an antiseptic and to improve circulation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sideritis niveotomentosa has yellow flowers with five petals, and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings have a single pair of opposite leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sideritis niveotomentosa is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It is best grown in a rock garden or in a container.
Where to Find Sideritis niveotomentosa
Sideritis niveotomentosa can be found in the mountains of the Iberian Peninsula, in France, and in Morocco.
Sideritis niveotomentosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sideritis niveotomentosa?
Sideritis niveotomentosa
What is the common name of Sideritis niveotomentosa?
Snowy Ironwort
What type of plant is Sideritis niveotomentosa?
Herb
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-191518: Based on the initial data import
Arthur Huber-Morath (1901-1990): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hub.-Mor.' in the authors string.