Status:
valid
Authors:
Velen.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1899
Citation Micro:
Sitzungsber. Königl. Böhm. Ges. Wiss., Math.-Naturwiss. Cl. 40: 6 (1899)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000304424
Common Names
- Pilose Summer Savory
- Pilosa Summer Savory
- Pilosa Savory
Synonyms
- Satureja pilosa slavjankae Ančev [unknown]
- Satureja pilosa origanita Dardioti & Kokkini [unknown]
Description
Satureja pilosa (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 pilosa is used as an ornamental plant and for traditional medicine. It is also used to make a tea to treat fever, malaria, and dysentery.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Satureja pilosa has small white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a short stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Satureja pilosa is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to grow and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It can be pruned back after flowering to encourage bushier growth.
Where to Find Satureja pilosa
Satureja pilosa is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in countries such as Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Satureja pilosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Satureja pilosa?
Satureja pilosa
What is the common name of Satureja pilosa?
Hairy Savory
What is the natural habitat of Satureja pilosa?
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,