Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
lundellii
ID:
402211

Status:
valid

Authors:
Camp ex Lundell

Source:
cmp

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb. 7: 47 (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000401543

Common Names

  • Rochefortia Lundellii
  • Lundellii Plant
  • Lundellii Flower

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Description

Rochefortia lundellii (also called 'Lundell's Sea Lavender', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in coastal areas, salt marshes, and other areas with salty soils. It has small, white flowers and narrow, linear leaves with a leathery texture.

Uses & Benefits

Rochefortia lundellii is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Rochefortia lundellii is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rochefortia lundellii is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant perennial that can be propagated from stem cuttings or seeds. To propagate from stem cuttings, take a stem cutting of about 4-5 inches in length and remove the lower leaves. Allow the cutting to dry out for a few days before planting in well-draining soil. Water sparingly and keep in bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Rochefortia lundellii

Rochefortia lundellii can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, and South America.

Rochefortia lundellii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rochefortia lundellii?

Rochefortia lundellii

What type of plant is Rochefortia lundellii?

It is a shrub

Where is Rochefortia lundellii found?

It is found in Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras

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,

References

Cyrus Longworth Lundell (1907-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lundell' in the authors string.
Wendell Holmes Camp (1904-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Camp' in the authors string.