Teucrium alvarezii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Alcaraz, Sánchez-Gómez, De la Torre & S.Ríos
Source:
wcs
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Datos Veg. Murcia : 144 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000837064
Common Names
- Teucrium alvarezii
- Alvarezii Teucrium
- Teucrium Alvarezii
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Teucrium alvarezii (also called Teucrium alvarezii, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Lamiaceae family. It is native to Mexico. It is found in dry habitats, such as rocky hillsides and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Teucrium alvarezii is a small shrub that is used in gardens and landscaping. It has attractive, fragrant foliage and produces small white flowers in the summer. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including digestive issues, skin conditions, and respiratory problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Teucrium alvarezii is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, light green, oval-shaped seedlings.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Teucrium alvarezii is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 feet in height. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done through stem cuttings, which should be taken from healthy, mature plants. The cuttings should be placed in a potting mix and kept moist until they root. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into individual pots or into the garden.
Where to Find Teucrium alvarezii
Teucrium alvarezii is native to Peru and can be found in the wild in this region.
Teucrium alvarezii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Teucrium alvarezii?
Teucrium alvarezii
What type of plant is Teucrium alvarezii?
Shrub
Where is Teucrium alvarezii native to?
Mexico
Species in the Teucrium genus
Teucrium abutiloides, Teucrium africanum, Teucrium afrum, Teucrium albicaule, Teucrium albidum, Teucrium alborubrum, Teucrium alexeenkoanum, Teucrium algarbiense, Teucrium alopecurus, Teucrium alpestre, Teucrium alyssifolium, Teucrium amplexicaule, Teucrium andrusi, Teucrium angustissimum, Teucrium anlungense, Teucrium annandalei, Teucrium antiatlanticum, Teucrium antilibanoticum, Teucrium antitauricum, Teucrium apollinis, Teucrium aragonense, Teucrium arduinoi, Teucrium argutum, Teucrium aristatum, Teucrium aroanium, Teucrium asiaticum, Teucrium atratum, Teucrium aureiforme, Teucrium aureocandidum, Teucrium aureum, Teucrium badiae, Teucrium balearicum, Teucrium balfourii, Teucrium balthazaris, Teucrium barbarum, Teucrium barbeyanum, Teucrium bergadense, Teucrium betonicum, Teucrium bicolor, Teucrium bicoloreum, Teucrium bidentatum, Teucrium botrys, Teucrium brachyandrum, Teucrium bracteatum, Teucrium brevifolium, Teucrium bubanii, Teucrium bullatum, Teucrium burmanicum, Teucrium buxifolium, Teucrium campanulatum,
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-374378: Based on the initial data import
Antonio De la Torre (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'De la Torre' in the authors string.
Francisco Alcaraz Ariza (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Alcaraz' in the authors string.
Pedro Sánchez-Gómez: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sánchez-Gómez' in the authors string.
Segundo Ríos Ruiz (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Ríos' in the authors string.