Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
parvifolium
ID:
322478

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1853

Citation Micro:
Fl. Nov.-Zel. 1: 203 (1853)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000321810

Common Names

  • Teucridium Parvifolium
  • Small-Leaved Teucridium
  • Small-Leaved False-Four-Leaf

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Synonyms

  • Teucridium parvifolium luxurians Cheeseman [unknown]
  • Teucridium parvifolium luxurians (Cheeseman) Moldenke [unknown]

Description

Teucridium parvifolium (also called Small-leaved Germander, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry and rocky habitats, and has small, linear leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Teucridium parvifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Teucridium parvifolium has small, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, black and round in shape. The seedlings have long, thin stems with small, lanceolate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Teucridium parvifolium is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Teucridium parvifolium

Teucridium parvifolium can be found in China.

Teucridium parvifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Teucridium parvifolium?

Teucridium parvifolium

What type of plant is Teucridium parvifolium?

It is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae

Where is Teucridium parvifolium native to?

Teucridium parvifolium is native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka

Species in the Teucridium genus

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,