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
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.
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 Lobostemon genus
Lobostemon fruticosus,
Lobostemon paniculiformis,
Lobostemon montanus,
Lobostemon muirii,
Lobostemon paniculatus,
Lobostemon lucidus,
Lobostemon regulariflorus,
Lobostemon oederifolius,
Lobostemon glaber,
Lobostemon glaucophyllus,
Lobostemon gracilis,
Lobostemon hottentoticus,
Lobostemon marlothii,
Lobostemon laevigatus,
Lobostemon sanguineus,
Lobostemon stachydeus,
Lobostemon trichotomus,
Lobostemon trigonus,
Lobostemon strigosus,
Lobostemon echioides,
Lobostemon collinus,
Lobostemon curvifolius,
Lobostemon daltonii,
Lobostemon decorus,
Lobostemon argenteus,
Lobostemon cinereus,
Lobostemon belliformis,
Lobostemon capitatus,
Lobostemon oederiaefolius,
Lobostemon paniculiformis,
Lobostemon stachydeus,
Lobostemon trichotomus,
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,