Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
glaucophyllus
ID:
359150

Status:
valid

Authors:
Buek.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 11: 138 (1837)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000358482

Common Names

  • Lobostemon glaucophyllus
  • Glaucous-leaf Lobostemon
  • Glaucous-leafed Lobostemon

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Synonyms

  • Lobostemon pearsonii Levyns [unknown]
  • Lobostemon dregei DC. [unknown]
  • Lobostemon falcatus Druce [unknown]
  • Penthysa glauca Raf. [unknown]
  • Cynoglossum papillosum Thunb. [unknown]
  • Echium angustifolium Thunb. [unknown]
  • Echium falcatum Lam. [unknown]
  • Echium glabrum Thunb. [unknown]
  • Echium glaucophyllum Jacq. [unknown]
  • Echium papillosum Thunb. [unknown]

Description

Lobostemon glaucophyllus (also called Glaucous Lavender, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub that is native to the Mediterranean region. It has grey-green leaves and small, lavender-colored flowers. It grows in sunny, dry habitats such as rocky hillsides and open fields.

Uses & Benefits

Lobostemon glaucophyllus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its antifungal, anti-inflammatory, and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lobostemon glaucophyllus is white and has five petals. The seed is small and round, with a light brown color. The seedlings have small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lobostemon glaucophyllus is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through cuttings in spring or summer. Cuttings should be taken from the current season’s growth and placed in a moist medium such as sand or perlite. Once rooted, the cuttings can be potted up into individual containers.

Where to Find Lobostemon glaucophyllus

Lobostemon glaucophyllus is native to the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.

Lobostemon glaucophyllus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lobostemon glaucophyllus?

Lobostemon glaucophyllus

What is the common name of Lobostemon glaucophyllus?

Glaucous Lobostemon

What is the habitat of Lobostemon glaucophyllus?

It grows in dry, sunny places, such as steppes, meadows, and rocky slopes.

Species in the Boraginaceae family

Actinocarya acaulis, Actinocarya tibetica, Adelocaryum coelestinum, Adelocaryum flexuosum, Adelocaryum malabaricum, Adelocaryum nebulicola, Adelocaryum lambertianum, Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum, Aegonychon zollingeri, Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum, Aegonychon calabricum, Aegonychon calabrum, Afrotysonia africana, Afrotysonia glochidiata, Afrotysonia pilosicaulis, Alkanna amana, Alkanna angustifolia, Alkanna areolata, Alkanna attilae, Alkanna aucheriana, Alkanna auranitica, Alkanna bracteosa, Alkanna caliensis, Alkanna cappadocica, Alkanna confusa, Alkanna corcyrensis, Alkanna cordifolia, Alkanna dumanii, Alkanna frigida, Alkanna froedinii, Alkanna galilaea, Alkanna graeca, Alkanna haussknechtii, Alkanna hellenica, Alkanna hirsutissima, Alkanna hispida, Alkanna incana, Alkanna intercedens, Alkanna jordanovii, Alkanna kotschyana, Alkanna leiocarpa, Alkanna leptophylla, Alkanna lutea, Alkanna macrophylla, Alkanna macrosiphon, Alkanna maleolens, Alkanna megacarpa, Alkanna methanaea, Alkanna milliana, Alkanna mughlae,