Teucrium chowii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Y.H.Tong & N.H.Xia
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 349(1): 99. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001428763
Common Names
- Teucrium chowii
- Chow's Teucrium
- Teucrium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Teucrium chowii (also called Teucrium, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant native to Southeast Asia. It has long, narrow leaves and small white flowers. It grows in wet, tropical climates and is often found in marshes and swamps.
Uses & Benefits
Teucrium chowii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Teucrium chowii has small, yellow flowers that are clustered together in an inflorescence. The seeds are small, black, and have a hard outer coating. The seedlings are small and thin, with long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Teucrium chowii is an evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 3-5 feet (1-1.5 m). It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or division. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a moist, well-draining potting mix. Division can be done in spring or fall. The plants should be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in the same soil.
Where to Find Teucrium chowii
Teucrium chowii can be found in the Yunnan province of China.
Teucrium chowii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Teucrium chowii?
Teucrium chowii
Where is Teucrium chowii native to?
China
What is the growth habit of Teucrium chowii?
It is an evergreen shrub with a spreading habit
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
Nian He Xia (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.H.Xia' in the authors string.
Yi Hua Tong: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.H.Tong' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77178712-1: Based on the initial data import