Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oblongifolia
ID:
134974

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. , ser. 2, 3: 18 (1856)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000134303

Common Names

  • Oblong Santolina
  • Lavender Cotton
  • Gray Santolina

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Description

Santolina oblongifolia (also called Oblong-leaf Cotton Lavender, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flower heads. It grows up to 0.3 meters tall and is found in dry, open woodlands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Santolina oblongifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover. It is drought-tolerant and can be used to control erosion.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Santolina oblongifolia sub. oblongifolia
Santolina oblongifolia sub. obtusifolia (Willk.) Rivas Mart.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Santolina oblongifolia are small and yellow. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and upright.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Santolina oblongifolia is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.

Where to Find Santolina oblongifolia

Santolina oblongifolia can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.

Santolina oblongifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Santolina oblongifolia?

Santolina oblongifolia

What type of plant is Santolina oblongifolia?

It is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family Asteraceae.

Where is Santolina oblongifolia found?

It is native to the Mediterranean region.

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-95096: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.