Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lusitanicum
ID:
322938

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schreb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1773

Citation Micro:
Pl. Verticill. Unilab. Gen. Sp. : xlvii (1773)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000322270



Common Names

  • Lusitanicum Teucrium
  • Lusitanicum Germander
  • Lusitanicum Germander Teucrium


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Synonyms

  • Teucrium capitatum lusitanicum (Schreber) T.Navarro & Rosua [unknown]
  • Teucrium luteum lusitanicum (Schreber) Rivas Mart. [unknown]
  • Teucrium mairei Sennen & Sennen [unknown]
  • Teucrium polium contortostylum Sennen [unknown]
  • Teucrium polium mairei Maire [unknown]
  • Teucrium polium rupestricola Sennen [unknown]
  • Teucrium polium flavidum Emb. & Maire [unknown]
  • Teucrium polium hidumense Sennen [unknown]
  • Teucrium polium lusitanicum (Schreb.) Nyman [unknown]
  • Teucrium mairei angustifolium (Sennen ex Maire) Sennen [unknown]
  • Teucrium polium angustifolium Sennen ex Maire [unknown]
  • Polium trifoliatum Vahl [unknown]

Description

Teucrium lusitanicum (also called Portuguese Germander, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, narrow, grey-green leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Teucrium lusitanicum is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as an ingredient in herbal teas and is known to have a calming effect.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Teucrium lusitanicum sub. aureiforme (Rouy) Valdés Berm.
Teucrium lusitanicum sub. aureoformis (Rouy) Valdés Berm.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Teucrium lusitanicum has small, white flowers with four petals and four stamens. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Teucrium lusitanicum is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -10°C (14°F). It can be propagated by division in spring or by taking cuttings in summer.

Where to Find Teucrium lusitanicum

Teucrium lusitanicum can be found in the Mediterranean region, including southern France, Spain, and Italy.

Teucrium lusitanicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Teucrium lusitanicum?

Teucrium lusitanicum

What is the common name of Teucrium lusitanicum?

Portugal Germander

What is the natural habitat of Teucrium lusitanicum?

It is native to Portugal and Spain

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,