Satureja laxiflora - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
K.Koch
Source:
wcs
Year:
1849
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 21: 668 (1849)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000304280
Common Names
- Laxiflora Summer Savory
- Laxiflora Savory
- Laxiflora Summer Savory
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Satureja hortensis grandiflora Boiss. [unknown]
Description
Satureja laxiflora (also called Satureja, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean. It has small, aromatic leaves and small white flowers. It grows in dry, rocky soils in Mediterranean climates.
Uses & Benefits
Satureja laxiflora is an aromatic herb that is used in cooking and as a medicinal plant. It has a strong, spicy aroma and flavor and is often used to season meats, soups, and stews. It is also used to make herbal teas and infusions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Satureja laxiflora has small white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a short stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Satureja laxiflora is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a moist potting mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until the plants are well established.
Where to Find Satureja laxiflora
Satureja laxiflora is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in countries such as Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Satureja laxiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Satureja laxiflora?
Satureja laxiflora
What is the common name of Satureja laxiflora?
Loose-flowered Savory
What is the natural habitat of Satureja laxiflora?
It is found in rocky and dry places in the Mediterranean region.
Species in the Satureja genus
Satureja adamovicii, Satureja aintabensis, Satureja amani, Satureja atropatana, Satureja bachtiarica, Satureja boissieri, Satureja bzybica, Satureja caroli-paui, Satureja cilicica, Satureja coerulea, Satureja cuneifolia, Satureja edmondi, Satureja exspectata, Satureja fukarekii, Satureja hellenica, Satureja hortensis, Satureja horvatii, Satureja icarica, Satureja innota, Satureja intermedia, Satureja intricata, Satureja isophylla, Satureja kallarica, Satureja khuzistanica, Satureja kitaibelii, Satureja laxiflora, Satureja linearifolia, Satureja macrantha, Satureja metastasiantha, Satureja montana, Satureja mutica, Satureja orjenii, Satureja pallsryi, Satureja parnassica, Satureja pilosa, Satureja rumelica, Satureja sahendica, Satureja salzmannii, Satureja spicigera, Satureja spinosa, Satureja subnuda, Satureja subspicata, Satureja taurica, Satureja thymbra, Satureja visianii, Satureja wiedemanniana, Satureja delpozoi, Satureja avromanica, Satureja kermanshahensis, Satureja jalapensis,
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-185741: Based on the initial data import
Karl Koch (1809-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Koch' in the authors string.