Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
siculum
ID:
323303

Status:
valid

Authors:
Guss.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Fl. Sicul. Syn. 2: 837 (1845)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000322635



Common Names

  • Sicilian Germander
  • Teucrium siculum
  • Germander


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Synonyms

  • Scorodonia sicula Raf. [unknown]
  • Teucrium arcimusci Lojac. [unknown]
  • Teucrium euganeum Vis. [unknown]
  • Teucrium scorodonia euganeum (Vis.) Arcang. [unknown]
  • Teucrium siculum euganeum (Vis.) Tornad. [unknown]
  • Teucrium scorodonia euganeum (Vis.) Nyman [unknown]
  • Teucrium scorodonia siculum (Raf.) Nyman [unknown]

Description

Teucrium siculum (also called Sicilian Germander, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry, rocky habitats, and has small, grey-green leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Teucrium siculum 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 siculum is a perennial herb that grows up to 1m tall and wide. It has small, oval, grey-green leaves and small, white flowers in summer. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division in spring or summer.

Where to Find Teucrium siculum

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

Teucrium siculum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Teucrium siculum?

Teucrium siculum

What is the common name of Teucrium siculum?

Sicilian Germander

What is the natural habitat of Teucrium siculum?

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