Teucrium wattii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Prain
Source:
wcs
Year:
1891
Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist. 59: 317 (1890 publ. 1891)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000322731
Common Names
- Watt's Germander
- Teucrium wattii
- Germander
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Teucrium wattii (also called Watt's 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 wattii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used medicinally to treat digestive problems, headaches, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Teucrium wattii is a small, white, five-petaled bloom that grows in clusters. The seed of this plant is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Teucrium wattii is a hardy perennial that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny spot. Cuttings can be taken in spring or early summer and should be rooted in a moist medium. Division can be done in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Teucrium wattii
Teucrium wattii is found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Teucrium wattii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Teucrium wattii?
Teucrium wattii
What is the natural habitat of Teucrium wattii?
It is native to the Mediterranean region.
What are the uses of Teucrium wattii?
It is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.
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-203493: Based on the initial data import
David Prain (1857-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prain' in the authors string.