Teucrium maestracense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
M.B.Crespo & Mateo
Source:
wcs
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Fl. Medit. 1: 200 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000322290
Common Names
- Maestracense Teucrium
- Teucrium Maestracense
- Maestracense Teucrium Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Teucrium maestracense (also called Maestrat 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 maestracense 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.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Teucrium maestracense is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, triangular seed. The seedlings are small, dark green and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Teucrium maestracense 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 maestracense
Teucrium maestracense can be found in the Mediterranean region, including southern France, Spain, and Italy.
Teucrium maestracense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Teucrium maestracense?
Teucrium maestracense
What is the common name of Teucrium maestracense?
Maltese Germander
What is the natural habitat of Teucrium maestracense?
It is native to Malta
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-203076: Based on the initial data import
Gonzalo Mateo (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mateo' in the authors string.
Manuel-Benito Crespo (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.B.Crespo' in the authors string.