341 Species in Genus Teucrium

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Teucrium: A Gardener’s Appreciation

My name is Ferb Vu, and I’m an avid gardener with a particular fondness for the genus Teucrium. These plants, commonly known as germanders, have captivated me with their resilience, versatility, and understated beauty. They’re not the flashiest blooms in the garden, but their subtle charm and adaptability have earned them a special place in my heart, and hopefully, in yours too.

Understanding the Teucrium Genus

Teucrium belongs to the Lamiaceae family, a group that includes many aromatic herbs like mint, sage, and rosemary. What sets Teucrium apart are their unique flowers. They lack an upper lip, giving them a distinctive appearance. Imagine a tiny orchid, with its petals arranged in a delicate, almost whimsical fashion. That’s the essence of a Teucrium flower.

These plants are remarkably tough. They thrive in dry, sunny conditions, making them perfect for xeriscaping or rock gardens. They’re also relatively pest and disease-free, which is a huge bonus for any gardener. But it’s not just their practicality that appeals to me; it’s their quiet elegance.

The foliage of Teucrium is often aromatic, ranging from minty to fruity scents depending on the species. The leaves themselves are typically small and slightly fuzzy, creating a soft, textured effect. And then there are the flowers. They come in a range of colors, from the softest pinks and whites to vibrant purples and blues. They may be small, but they bloom profusely, creating a haze of color that attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies.

A Diverse Family

The Teucrium genus is surprisingly diverse, with over 300 species scattered across the globe. Here are:

Teucrium abolhayatensis Ranjbar & Mahmoudi
Teucrium abutiloides L’Hér.
Teucrium africanum Thunb.
Teucrium afrum (Emb. & Maire) Pau & Font Quer
Teucrium aladagense Vural & H.Duman
Teucrium albicaule Toelken
Teucrium albidum Munby
Teucrium alborubrum Hemsl.
Teucrium × alexeenkoanum Juz.
Teucrium algarbiense (Cout.) Cout.
Teucrium alopecurus de Noé
Teucrium alpestre Sm.
Teucrium × alrumanae M.B.Crespo & J.C.Cristóbal
Teucrium × alvarezii Alcaraz, Sánchez-Gómez, De la Torre & S.Ríos
Teucrium alyssifolium Stapf
Teucrium amplexicaule Benth.
Teucrium andrusi Post
Teucrium angustissimum Schreb.
Teucrium anlungense C.Y.Wu & S.Chow
Teucrium annandalei Mukerjee
Teucrium antiatlanticum (Maire) Sauvage & Vindt
Teucrium antilibanoticum Mouterde
Teucrium antitauricum Ekim
Teucrium apollinis Maire & Weiller
Teucrium aragonense Loscos & J.Pardo
Teucrium arduini L.
Teucrium × arenicola M.B.Crespo & Camuñas
Teucrium argutum R.Br.
Teucrium aristatum Pérez Lara
Teucrium aroanium Orph. ex Boiss. Plant FAQs: Teucrium Aroanium
Teucrium asiaticum L.
Teucrium atratum Pomel
Teucrium aureiforme Pomel
Teucrium aureocandidum Andr.
Teucrium aureum Schreb.
Teucrium × badiae Sennen
Teucrium balearicum (Coss. ex Pau) Castrov. & Bayon
Teucrium balfourii Vierh.
Teucrium balthazaris Sennen
Teucrium baokangensis C.L.Xiang
Teucrium barbarum Jahand. & Maire
Teucrium barbeyanum Asch. & Taub. ex E.A.Durand & Barratte
Teucrium × bergadense Sennen
Teucrium betchei (F.Muell.) Kattari & Salmaki
Teucrium betonicum L’Hér.
Teucrium bicolor Sm.
Teucrium bicoloreum Pau ex Vicioso
Teucrium bidentatum Hemsl.
Teucrium bogoutdinovae Melnikov
Teucrium botrys L.
Teucrium brachyandrum Puech
Teucrium bracteatum Desf.
Teucrium brevifolium Schreb.
Teucrium × bubanii Sennen
Teucrium bullatum Coss. & Balansa
Teucrium burmanicum Mukerjee
Teucrium buxifolium Schreb.
Teucrium campanulatum L.
Teucrium canadense L.
Teucrium canum Fisch. & C.A.Mey.
Teucrium capitatum L.
Teucrium × carmelitanum Roselló, P.P.Ferrer, A.Guillén, Gómez Nav., Peris & E.Laguna
Teucrium carolipaui Vicioso ex Pau
Teucrium carthaginense Lange
Teucrium × carvalhoae A.F.Carrillo, A.Hern., Coy, Güemes & Sánchez-Gómez
Teucrium × castrense Verg.
Teucrium caucasigenum Melnikov
Teucrium cavanillesianum Font Quer & Jeronimo
Teucrium cavernarum P.H.Davis
Teucrium chamaedrys L. Plant FAQs: Teucrium Chamaedrys
Teucrium chardonianum Maire & Wilczek
Teucrium charidemi Sandwith
Teucrium chasmophyticum Rech.f.
Teucrium chlorocephalum Čelak.
Teucrium chlorostachyum Pau & Font Quer
Teucrium chowii Y.H.Tong & N.H.Xia
Teucrium chrysotrichum Lange
Teucrium cincinnatum Maire
Teucrium clementiae Ryding
Teucrium coahuilanum B.L.Turner
Teucrium × coeleste Schreb.
Teucrium compactum Clemente ex Lag.
Teucrium coniortodes Boiss. & C.I.Blanche
Teucrium × conquense M.B.Crespo & Mateo
Teucrium × contejeanii Giraudias
Teucrium corymbiferum Desf.
Teucrium corymbosum R.Br.
Teucrium cossonii D.Wood
Teucrium creticum L.
Teucrium cubense Jacq.
Teucrium cuneifolium Sm.
Teucrium cyprium Boiss.
Teucrium cyrenaicum (Maire & Weiller) Brullo & Furnari
Teucrium daucoides A.R.Bean
Teucrium davaeanum Coss.
Teucrium dealianum Emb. & Maire
Teucrium decaisnei C.Presl
Teucrium decipiens Coss. & Balansa
Teucrium × delatorrei M.B.Crespo & M.Á.Alonso
Teucrium demnatense Coss. ex Batt.
Teucrium depressum Small
Teucrium diabolicum R.W.Davis & Wege
Teucrium disjunctum K.R.Thiele & K.A.Sheph.
Teucrium divaricatum Sieber ex Heldr.
Teucrium × djebalicum Font Quer
Teucrium doumerguei Sennen
Teucrium ducellieri Batt.
Teucrium dumulosum (Rech.f.) Brullo & Guarino
Teucrium dunense Sennen
Teucrium eburneum Thulin
Teucrium edetanum M.B.Crespo, Mateo & T.Navarro
Teucrium × eloualidii Sánchez-Gómez & T.Navarro
Teucrium embergeri (Sauvage & Vindt) El Oualidi, T.Navarro & A.Martin
Teucrium eremaeum Diels
Teucrium eriocephalum Willk.
Teucrium × estevei Alcaraz, Sánchez-Gómez & J.S.Carrión
Teucrium eximium O.Schwartz
Teucrium expassum Pau
Teucrium fallax A.R.Bean
Teucrium faurei Maire
Teucrium × figuerolae R.Roselló, P.P.Ferrer, A.Guillén, Gómez Nav., E.Laguna & Per
Teucrium fililobum F.Muell. ex Benth.
Teucrium flavum L.
Teucrium fragile Boiss.
Teucrium franchetianum Rouy & Coincy
Teucrium francisci-werneri Rech.f.
Teucrium francoi M.Seq., Capelo, J.C.Costa & R.Jardim
Teucrium freynii E.Rev. ex Willk.
Teucrium fruticans L. Plant FAQs: Teucrium Fruticans
Teucrium gabrieliae Bornm.
Teucrium gattefossei Emb.
Teucrium glandulosum Kellogg
Teucrium gnaphalodes L’Hér.
Teucrium × gnaphaureum M.B.Crespo & Mateo
Teucrium goetzei Gürke
Teucrium gracile Barbey & Fors.-Major
Teucrium grandifolium R.A.Clement
Teucrium grandiusculum F.Muell. & Tate
Teucrium grosii Pau
Teucrium guanwuense S.S.Ying
Teucrium × guarae-requenae P.P.Ferrer, E.Laguna, Gómez Nav., R.Roselló & Peris
Teucrium × guemesii J.F.Jiménez, A.F.Carrillo, M.A.Carrión
Teucrium × gutierrezii Rubí
Teucrium gypsophilum Emb. & Maire
Teucrium haenseleri Boiss.
Teucrium halacsyanum Heldr.
Teucrium haradjanii Briq. ex Rech.f.
Teucrium helichrysoides (Diels) Greuter & Burdet
Teucrium heterophyllum L’Hér.
Teucrium heterotrichum Briq. ex Rech.f.
Teucrium heynei V.S.Kumar & Chakrab.
Teucrium hieronymi Sennen
Teucrium hifacense Pau
Teucrium hijazicum Hedge & R.A.King
Teucrium hircanicum L.
Teucrium homotrichum (Font Quer) Rivas Mart.
Teucrium huotii Emb. & Maire
Teucrium integrifolium Benth.
Teucrium intricatum Lange
Teucrium irroratum A.R.Bean
Teucrium japonicum Houtt.
Teucrium joannis (Sauvage & Vindt) El Oualidi, T.Navarro & A.Martin
Teucrium jolyi Mathez & Sauvage
Teucrium jordanicum (Danin) Faried
Teucrium junceum (A.Cunn. ex Walp.) Kattari & Heubl
Teucrium kabylicum Batt.
Teucrium karpasiticum Hadjik. & Hand
Teucrium kotschyanum Poech
Teucrium kraussii Codd
Teucrium krymense Juz.
Teucrium kyreniae (P.H.Davis) Hadjik. & Hand
Teucrium labiosum C.Y.Wu & S.Chow
Teucrium laciniatum Torr.
Teucrium lamiifolium d’Urv.
Teucrium lanigerum Lag.
Teucrium laxum D.Don
Teucrium leonis Sennen
Teucrium lepicephalum Pau
Teucrium leucocladum Boiss.
Teucrium leucophyllum Montbret & Aucher ex Benth.
Teucrium libanitis Schreb.
Teucrium lini-vaccarii Pamp.
Teucrium × lucentinum M.B.Crespo, M.Á.Alonso, Camuñas & J.C.Cristóbal
Teucrium lucidum L.
Teucrium lusitanicum Schreb.
Teucrium luteum (Mill.) Degen
Teucrium macrophyllum (C.Y.Wu & S.Chow) J.H.Zheng
Teucrium macrum Boiss. & Hausskn.
Teucrium × maestracense M.B.Crespo & Mateo
Teucrium maghrebinum Greuter & Burdet
Teucrium × mailhoi Giraudias
Teucrium malenconianum Maire
Teucrium manghuaense Y.Z.Sun ex S.Chow
Teucrium marum L.
Teucrium mascatense Boiss.
Teucrium massiliense L.
Teucrium × mateoi Solanas, M.B.Crespo & De la Torre
Teucrium maximowiczii Prob.
Teucrium melissoides Boiss. & Hausskn.
Teucrium mesanidum (Litard. & Maire) Sauvage & Vindt
Teucrium micranthum B.J.Conn
Teucrium micropodioides Rouy
Teucrium mideltense (Batt.) Humbert
Teucrium miragestorum Gómez Nav., Roselló, P.P.Ferrer & Peris
Teucrium mitecum Tattou & El Oualidi
Teucrium modestum A.R.Bean
Teucrium montanum L.
Teucrium montbretii Benth.
Teucrium montsianicum R.Roselló, P.P.Ferrer, Gómez Nav. & Peris
Teucrium × motae Lahora & Sánchez-Gómez
Teucrium × mugronense P.P.Ferrer, R.Roselló, Gómez Nav. & Guara
Teucrium muletii Roselló, P.P.Ferrer, E.Laguna, Gómez Nav., A.Guillén & Peris
Teucrium multicaule Montbret & Aucher ex Benth.
Teucrium murcicum Sennen
Teucrium × murcigerum De Juan, Mart.-Azorín, M.B.Crespo & M.Á.Alonso
Teucrium musimonum Humbert ex Maire
Teucrium myriocladum Diels
Teucrium nanum C.Y.Wu & S.Chow
Teucrium × navarroi Sánchez-Gómez, Güemes, A.F.Carrillo, Coy & A.Hern.
Teucrium novorossicum Melnikov
Teucrium nudicaule Hook.
Teucrium nummulariifolium Baker
Teucrium × ochroleucum Jord.
Teucrium odontites Boiss. & Balansa
Teucrium oliverianum Ging. ex Benth.
Teucrium omeiense Y.Z.Sun
Teucrium orientale L.
Teucrium ornatum Hemsl.
Teucrium oxylepis Font Quer
Teucrium ozturkii A.P.Khokhr.
Teucrium paederotoides Boiss.
Teucrium pampaninii C.Du
Teucrium parviflorum Schreb.
Teucrium parvifolium (Hook.f.) Kattari & Salmaki
Teucrium pernyi Franch.
Teucrium persicum Boiss.
Teucrium pestalozzae Boiss.
Teucrium petelotii Doan ex Suddee & A.J.Paton
Teucrium × pierae Gómez Nav., P.P.Ferrer, R.Roselló, A.Guillén, E.Laguna & Peris
Teucrium pilbaranum B.J.Conn
Teucrium plectranthoides Gamble
Teucrium polioides Ryding
Teucrium polium L.
Teucrium popovii R.A.King
Teucrium × portusmagni Sánchez-Gómez, A.F.Carrillo, A.Hern. & T.Navarro
Teucrium praepyrenaicum P.P.Ferrer, R.Roselló, Gómez Nav., E.Laguna & Peris
Teucrium procerum Boiss. & C.I.Blanche
Teucrium proctorii L.O.Williams
Teucrium pruinosum Boiss.
Teucrium pseudaroanium Parolly, Erdag & Nordt
Teucrium × pseudoaragonense M.B.Crespo & Mateo
Teucrium pseudochamaepitys L.
Teucrium pseudoscorodonia Desf.
Teucrium × pseudothymifolium Sánchez-Gómez, Güemes & A.F.Carrillo
Teucrium puberulum (F.Muell.) Kattari & Bräuchler
Teucrium pugionifolium Pau
Teucrium × pujolii Sennen
Teucrium pumilum L.
Teucrium pyrenaicum L.
Teucrium qingyuanense D.L.Chen, Y.L.Xu & B.Y.Ding
Teucrium quadratulum Schreb.
Teucrium quadrifarium Buch.-Ham. ex D.Don
Teucrium racemosum R.Br.
Teucrium radicans Bonnet & Barratte
Teucrium ramaswamii M.B.Viswan. & Manik.
Teucrium ramosissimum Desf.
Teucrium reidii Toelken & D.Dean Cunn.
Teucrium resupinatum Desf.
Teucrium rhodocalyx O.Schwartz
Teucrium rifanum (Maire & Sennen) Maire & Sennen
Teucrium rigidum Benth.
Teucrium × rigualii De la Torre & Alcaraz
Teucrium × riosii De la Torre & Alcaraz
Teucrium rivas-martinezii Alcaraz, Garre, Mart.Parras & Peinado
Teucrium × riverae De la Torre & Alcaraz
Teucrium rixanense Ruíz Torre & Ruíz Cast.
Teucrium × robledoi De la Torre & Alcaraz
Teucrium ronnigeri Sennen
Teucrium roselloi Peris, P.P.Ferrer, A.Guillén, Gómez Nav. & E.Laguna
Teucrium rotundifolium Schreb.
Teucrium rouyanum H.J.Coste & Soulié
Teucrium royleanum Wall. ex Benth.
Teucrium × rubrovirens Pau
Teucrium rupestre Coss. & Balansa
Teucrium × sagarrae Font Quer
Teucrium sagittatum A.R.Bean
Teucrium salaminium Hadjik. & Hand
Teucrium salviastrum Schreb.
Teucrium sandrasicum O.Schwarz
Teucrium sanguisorbifolium (Pau & Font Quer) Dobignard
Teucrium santae Quézel & Simonn. ex Greuter & Burdet
Teucrium sauvagei Le Houér.
Teucrium scabrum Suddee & A.J.Paton
Teucrium schoenenbergeri Nabli
Teucrium scordium L.
Teucrium scorodonia L.
Teucrium × scorolepis Pajarón & A.Molina
Teucrium semrae Aksoy, Dirmenci & Özcan
Teucrium serpylloides Maire & Weiller
Teucrium sessiliflorum Benth.
Teucrium shanicum Mukerjee
Teucrium siculum (Raf.) Guss.
Teucrium similatum T.Navarro & Rosua
Teucrium simplex Vaniot
Teucrium sirnakense Özcan & Dirmenci
Teucrium socinianum Boiss.
Teucrium socotranum Vierh.
Teucrium somalense Ryding
Teucrium spinosum L.
Teucrium stachyophyllum P.H.Davis
Teucrium stocksianum Boiss.
Teucrium subspinosum Pourr. ex Willd.
Teucrium × sucronicum R.Roselló, P.P.Ferrer, A.Guillén, Gómez Nav., E.Laguna & Per
Teucrium taiwanianum T.H.Hsieh & T.C.Huang
Teucrium tananicum Maire
Teucrium taoshanense S.S.Ying
Teucrium teinense Kudô
Teucrium teresanum Blanca, Cueto & J.Fuentes
Teucrium teucriiflorum (F.Muell.) Kattari & Salmaki
Teucrium thieleanum B.J.Conn
Teucrium thymifolium Schreb.
Teucrium thymoides Pomel
Teucrium townsendii Vasey & Rose
Teucrium trifidum Retz.
Teucrium tsinlingense C.Y.Wu & S.Chow
Teucrium turcicum Çeçen & Özcan
Teucrium × turianum M.B.Crespo, P.P.Ferrer, Roselló, M.A.Alonso, Juan & E.Laguna
Teucrium turredanum Losa & Rivas Goday
Teucrium ussuriense Kom.
Teucrium × vallbonense M.B.Crespo, M.Á.Alonso, Camuñas & J.C.Cristóbal
Teucrium veronicoides Maxim.
Teucrium vesicarium Mill.
Teucrium vincentinum Rouy
Teucrium viscidum Blume
Teucrium wattii Prain
Teucrium webbianum Boiss.
Teucrium werneri Emb.
Teucrium wightii Hook.f.
Teucrium yemense Deflers
Teucrium zaianum Emb. & Maire
Teucrium zanonii Pamp.

My Experience with Teucrium

I first encountered Teucrium while visiting a botanical garden. I was immediately drawn to a Teucrium fruticans hedge, its silvery foliage shimmering in the sunlight. I was captivated by its understated beauty and decided to try growing it myself.

Since then, I’ve experimented with several Teucrium species, incorporating them into my borders, rock gardens, and even containers. I’ve found them to be incredibly low-maintenance and remarkably resilient. They’ve survived scorching summers and unexpected frosts, always bouncing back with renewed vigor.

One of my favorite things about Teucrium is their ability to attract pollinators. My garden is always abuzz with bees and butterflies when the germanders are in bloom. It’s a joy to watch these creatures flitting from flower to flower, collecting nectar and spreading pollen.

Why I Recommend Teucrium

If you’re looking for a plant that is both beautiful and practical, I highly recommend giving Teucrium a try. They’re perfect for busy gardeners who want a low-maintenance yet attractive addition to their landscape.

Here are just a few reasons why I think you’ll love Teucrium:

Drought tolerance: They thrive in dry conditions, making them ideal for water-wise gardening.
Pest and disease resistance: They’re relatively trouble-free, requiring minimal intervention.
Attractive foliage: Their leaves offer interesting textures and sometimes delightful aromas.
Beautiful blooms: Their unique flowers add a touch of understated elegance to the garden.
Pollinator-friendly: They attract beneficial insects, contributing to a healthy ecosystem.

Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting out, Teucrium is a genus worth exploring. Their versatility, resilience, and understated beauty make them a valuable asset to any garden. I encourage you to discover the charm of these remarkable plants for yourself.

Teucrium: A Gardener’s Appreciation

Understanding the Teucrium Genus

A Diverse Family

My Experience with Teucrium

Why I Recommend Teucrium

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