Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
benthamineolens
ID:
243824

Status:
valid

Authors:
Svent.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Index Seminum (Agron. Investig. Nat. Hispan. Inst.) 1968: 48 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000243156

Common Names

  • Micromeria benthamineolens
  • Benthamineolens Micromeria
  • Benthamin Micromeria

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Synonyms

  • Satureja benthamineolens (Svent.) R.H.Willemse [unknown]

Description

Micromeria benthamineolens (also called Bentham's Micromeria, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small white flowers. It grows in rocky areas and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Micromeria benthamineolens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Micromeria benthamineolens are small and white, with five petals. The seed is a small, black, hard-shelled seed. The seedlings are small and delicate, with bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Micromeria benthamineolens is a small shrub that grows up to 1.5 m in height. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a moist soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.

Where to Find Micromeria benthamineolens

Micromeria benthamineolens is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in parts of Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.

Micromeria benthamineolens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Micromeria benthamineolens?

Micromeria benthamineolens

What is the family of Micromeria benthamineolens?

Lamiaceae

What is the common name of Micromeria benthamineolens?

Bentham's micromeria

Species in the Micromeria genus

Micromeria acropolitana, Micromeria albanica, Micromeria angosturae, Micromeria arganietorum, Micromeria benthamii, Micromeria benthamineolens, Micromeria biflora, Micromeria bourlieri, Micromeria brivesii, Micromeria browiczii, Micromeria carpatha, Micromeria chionistrae, Micromeria conferta, Micromeria confusa, Micromeria cremnophila, Micromeria cristata, Micromeria croatica, Micromeria cymuligera, Micromeria debilis, Micromeria douglasii, Micromeria elliptica, Micromeria ericifolia, Micromeria filiformis, Micromeria flagellaris, Micromeria fontanesii, Micromeria forbesii, Micromeria glomerata, Micromeria graeca, Micromeria guichardii, Micromeria hedgei, Micromeria helianthemifolia, Micromeria herpyllomorpha, Micromeria hispida, Micromeria hochreutineri, Micromeria hybrida, Micromeria hyssopifolia, Micromeria imbricata, Micromeria inodora, Micromeria intermedia, Micromeria juliana, Micromeria kerneri, Micromeria lachnophylla, Micromeria lanata, Micromeria lasiophylla, Micromeria lepida, Micromeria leucantha, Micromeria macrosiphon, Micromeria madagascariensis, Micromeria marginata, Micromeria meteorica,

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,

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