Benthamia calceolata - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
calceolata
ID:
325064
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Perrier
Source:
wcs
Year:
1934
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 81: 32 (1934)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000324396
Common Names
- Calceolata Thyme
- Calceolata Thymus
- Calceolata' Thyme
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Benthamia calceolata (also called Yellow Benthamia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a woody stem, ovate-lanceolate leaves and small yellow flowers. It is found in dry, sunny areas, such as rocky slopes and hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Benthamia calceolata is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal herb. It has a strong aroma and is used to flavor dishes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Benthamia calceolata is a small, yellow, two-lipped flower. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings.
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Benthamia calceolata is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C. It can be pruned to maintain a neat, compact shape.
Where to Find Benthamia calceolata
Benthamia calceolata is native to Africa and can be found in dry meadows and sunny hillsides.
Benthamia calceolata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Benthamia calceolata?
Benthamia calceolata
What type of plant is Benthamia calceolata?
Herbaceous perennial
Where does Benthamia calceolata grow?
It grows in rocky, dry areas of the Mediterranean
Species in the Benthamia genus
Benthamia bathieana, Benthamia calceolata, Benthamia catatiana, Benthamia chlorantha, Benthamia cuspidata, Benthamia dauphinensis, Benthamia elata, Benthamia exilis, Benthamia flavida, Benthamia glaberrima, Benthamia herminioides, Benthamia humbertii, Benthamia longecalceata, Benthamia macra, Benthamia madagascariensis, Benthamia majoriflora, Benthamia melanopoda, Benthamia misera, Benthamia monophylla, Benthamia nigrescens, Benthamia nigro-vaginata, Benthamia nivea, Benthamia perfecunda, Benthamia perularioides, Benthamia praecox, Benthamia procera, Benthamia rostrata, Benthamia verecunda, Benthamia arenaria, Benthamia barbata, Benthamia grandiflora, Benthamia hispidissima, Benthamia idahoensis, Benthamia boiteaui, Benthamia bosseri, Benthamia africana,
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-20511: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Marie Henry Alfred Perrier de la Bâthie (1873-1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Perrier' in the authors string.