Status:
valid
Authors:
M.Bieb.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1808
Citation Micro:
Fl. Taur.-Caucas. 1: 414 (1808)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000335539
Common Names
- Ziziphora taurica
- Tauric Ziziphora
- Tauric Ziziphora Mint
Synonyms
- Thymbra spicata Pall. ex M.Bieb. [unknown]
- Ziziphora alpina Freyn [unknown]
Description
Ziziphora taurica (also called Crimean Ziziphora, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae. It is native to the Caucasus. It grows in dry forests and other dry habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Ziziphora taurica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, stomachache, and headache.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Ziziphora taurica sub. cleonioides (Boiss.) P.H.Davis
Ziziphora taurica sub. taurica
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ziziphora taurica is a small white or pinkish flower with four petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and small, ovate-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ziziphora taurica is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C. It can be pruned in late winter to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Ziziphora taurica
Ziziphora taurica is native to Ukraine. It is found in dry, sunny areas, usually on rocky slopes or in dry meadows.
Ziziphora taurica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ziziphora taurica?
Ziziphora taurica
What is the common name of Ziziphora taurica?
Tauric Ziziphora
What is the natural habitat of Ziziphora taurica?
Southern Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East
Species in the Ziziphora genus
Ziziphora aragonensis,
Ziziphora brantii,
Ziziphora capitata,
Ziziphora clinopodioides,
Ziziphora galinae,
Ziziphora hispanica,
Ziziphora interrupta,
Ziziphora pamiroalaica,
Ziziphora pedicellata,
Ziziphora persica,
Ziziphora puschkinii,
Ziziphora raddei,
Ziziphora suffruticosa,
Ziziphora taurica,
Ziziphora tenuior,
Ziziphora vichodceviana,
Ziziphora woronowii,
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,