Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
polium
ID:
323104

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 566 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000322436



Common Names

  • Germander Teucrium
  • Polium Germander
  • Fringed Germander


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Synonyms

  • Teucrium pulverulentum Coss. ex Barcelo [unknown]
  • Teucrium capitatum chamaedrifolium Pau & Font Quer [unknown]
  • Teucrium capitatum max-onnoi Sennen & Mauricio [unknown]
  • Teucrium polium subtriphyllum (Lag.) Nyman [unknown]
  • Teucrium polium tricolor Maire & Weiller [unknown]
  • Chamaedrys polium Raf. [unknown]
  • Teucrium polium pseudohyssopus (Schreb.) K.Koch [unknown]
  • Teucrium polium chamaedryformis K.Koch [unknown]

Description

Teucrium polium (also called Wall Germander, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with small, white flowers that grows in the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Teucrium polium 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 polium sub. aurasiacum (Maire) Greuter & Burdet
Teucrium polium sub. clapae S.Puech
Teucrium polium sub. polium
Teucrium polium sub. purpurascens (Benth.) S.Puech

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Teucrium polium has small, white flowers that bloom in the summer. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Teucrium polium is a low-growing, evergreen subshrub that typically grows to 6-12” tall and as wide. It is native to the Mediterranean region. It is typically grown in full sun and dry, well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant once established. It is often grown in rock gardens, herb gardens, and containers. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Teucrium polium

Teucrium polium is native to the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.

Teucrium polium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Teucrium polium?

Teucrium polium

What is the common name of Teucrium polium?

Field Germander

What is the natural habitat of Teucrium polium?

It is native to the Mediterranean region

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