Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lasiantha
ID:
310883

Status:
valid

Authors:
Juss. ex Pers.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1806

Citation Micro:
Syn. Pl. 2: 117 (1806)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000310215

Common Names

  • Lasiantha Mountain Tea
  • Lasiantha Tea
  • Lasiantha Greek Mountain Tea

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Synonyms

  • Sideritis foetens Clemente ex Lag. [unknown]
  • Sideritis foetens rivasgodayi Fern.Casas [unknown]
  • Sideritis juncea Cav. ex Willk. & Lange [unknown]
  • Sideritis phleoides Lange ex Willk. & Lange [unknown]

Description

Sideritis lasiantha (also called Greek Mountain Tea, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry, rocky, and calcareous soils and is found in mountains, hills, and other areas with high altitudes. It has small, white flowers and long, narrow leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Sideritis lasiantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, coughs, and digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sideritis lasiantha is a white or yellowish-white corolla with a tubular shape. The seed is an oblong-shaped achene with a small, white appendage. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and white stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sideritis lasiantha is a perennial herbaceous plant that is propagated by seed. It is best grown in a sunny location with well-drained soil. It can be propagated from cuttings or by division of the rootstock. It is best to plant the seeds in the spring or early summer.

Where to Find Sideritis lasiantha

Sideritis lasiantha can be found in the mountains of Spain, Portugal, and Morocco.

Sideritis lasiantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sideritis lasiantha?

Sideritis lasiantha

What is the common name of Sideritis lasiantha?

Lasianthous Ironwort

Where is Sideritis lasiantha found?

Greece

Species in the Sideritis genus

Sideritis accidentalis, Sideritis ajpetriana, Sideritis akmanii, Sideritis albiflora, Sideritis alcarazii, Sideritis amasiaca, Sideritis angustifolia, Sideritis antiatlantica, Sideritis antonii-josephii, Sideritis aragonensis, Sideritis arborescens, Sideritis arguta, Sideritis argyrea, Sideritis arizagana, Sideritis armeniaca, Sideritis atlantica, Sideritis atrinervia, Sideritis barbellata, Sideritis bilgeriana, Sideritis boissieriana, Sideritis bolleana, Sideritis bornmuelleri, Sideritis bourgeana, Sideritis brevibracteata, Sideritis brevicaulis, Sideritis brevidens, Sideritis briquetiana, Sideritis bubanii, Sideritis cadevallii, Sideritis caesarea, Sideritis calduchii, Sideritis canariensis, Sideritis candelii, Sideritis candicans, Sideritis carbonellis, Sideritis carolipauana, Sideritis carrissoana, Sideritis catillaris, Sideritis chamaedryfolia, Sideritis cilicica, Sideritis cirujanoi, Sideritis clandestina, Sideritis condensata, Sideritis congesta, Sideritis cossoniana, Sideritis cretica, Sideritis cuatrecasasii, Sideritis cypria, Sideritis cystosiphon, Sideritis dasygnaphala,

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-191423: Based on the initial data import
Christiaan Hendrik Persoon (1761-1836): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pers.' in the authors string.
Antoine Laurent de Jussieu (1748-1836): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Juss.' in the authors string.