Status:
valid
Authors:
Popov & Zakirov
Source:
ksu
Year:
1948
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Inst. Bot. Zool. Akad. Nauk Uzbeksk. S.S.R. 10: 12 (1948)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000401503
Common Names
- Rochelia Claviculata
- Claviculate Plant
- Claviculate Flower
Description
Rochelia claviculata (also called 'Claviculate 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 scaly texture.
Uses & Benefits
Rochelia claviculata is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Rochelia claviculata are small and white, with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rochelia claviculata is a perennial herb that is native to the Himalayas. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location with well-drained soil. Division should be done in spring or early summer, when the plant is actively growing. The divisions should be planted in a sunny location with well-drained soil.
Where to Find Rochelia claviculata
Rochelia claviculata can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, and South America.
Rochelia claviculata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rochelia claviculata?
Rochelia claviculata
What is the common name of Rochelia claviculata?
Claviculate rochelia
Where is Rochelia claviculata found?
Rochelia claviculata is found in the western Pacific Ocean
Species in the Rochelia genus
Rochelia chitralensis,
Rochelia claviculata,
Rochelia disperma,
Rochelia cancellata,
Rochelia campanulata,
Rochelia pamirica,
Rochelia persica,
Rochelia laxa,
Rochelia leiosperma,
Rochelia mirheydari,
Rochelia pygmaea,
Rochelia retrosepala,
Rochelia bungei,
Rochelia cardiosepala,
Rochelia jackabaghi,
Rochelia leiocarpa,
Rochelia peduncularis,
Rochelia rectipes,
Rochelia disperma,
Rochelia stylaris,
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,