Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scordium
ID:
323280

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 565 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000322612



Common Names

  • Wood Sage
  • Jersey Germander
  • Teucrium scordium


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Synonyms

  • Scordium altaicum Gilib. [unknown]
  • Teucrium scordium microphyllum A.Rich. [unknown]
  • Chamaedrys scordium Moench [unknown]
  • Teucrium scordium villosum K.Koch [unknown]
  • Teucrium scordium virgatum K.Koch [unknown]

Description

Teucrium scordium (also called Water Germander, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a woody base and grows to a height of up to 40 cm. It has small, greyish-green leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in wet, marshy soils and is often found in wet meadows and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Teucrium scordium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Teucrium scordium sub. glabrescens (Murata) Rech.f.
Teucrium scordium sub. scordioides (Schreb.) Arcang.
Teucrium scordium sub. scordium
Teucrium scordium sub. serratum (Benth.) Rech.f.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Teucrium scordium is yellow and bell-shaped. The seed is small and brown. The seedlings are yellowish-green and have long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Teucrium scordium is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is hardy in USDA zones 6-9 and prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division in early spring. Seeds should be sown in a light, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in early spring or fall.

Where to Find Teucrium scordium

Teucrium scordium is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Teucrium scordium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Teucrium scordium?

Teucrium scordium

What type of plant is Teucrium scordium?

It is a shrub

What is the natural habitat of Teucrium scordium?

It is found in rocky and dry areas

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