Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
quadrifarium
ID:
323213

Status:
valid

Authors:
Buch.-Ham.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nepal. : 108 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000322545



Common Names

  • Quadrifarium Germander
  • Germander Teucrium
  • Fringed Germander


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Synonyms

  • Teucrium fortunei Benth. [unknown]
  • Teucrium fulvo-aureum H.Lév. [unknown]
  • Teucrium fulvum Hance [unknown]
  • Teucrium kouytchense H.Lév. [unknown]
  • Teucrium quadrifarium kouytchense (Lévl.) McKean [unknown]
  • Teucrium vestitum Wall. ex Steud. [unknown]

Description

Teucrium quadrifarium (also called Four-leaved germander, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, white flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and typically grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Teucrium quadrifarium is used in traditional medicine as a diuretic and for treating digestive disorders. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Teucrium quadrifarium has small, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Teucrium quadrifarium 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 quadrifarium

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

Teucrium quadrifarium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Teucrium quadrifarium?

Teucrium quadrifarium

What is the common name of Teucrium quadrifarium?

Four-Leaved Germander

What is the natural habitat of Teucrium quadrifarium?

It is native to the Mediterranean region, including parts of France, Spain, Italy, and North Africa

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