Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
disperma
ID:
402174

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.f.) K.Koch

Source:
cmp

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 22: 649 1849

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000401506

Common Names

  • Rochelia Disperma
  • Disperma Plant
  • Disperma Flower

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Description

Rochelia disperma (also called 'Disperse 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 papery texture.

Uses & Benefits

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Rochelia disperma sub. retorta (Pall.) Kotejowa
Rochelia disperma var. microcalycina (Bornm.) J.R.Edm.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Rochelia disperma are small and white, with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rochelia disperma 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 disperma

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

Rochelia disperma FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rochelia disperma?

Rochelia disperma

What type of plant is Rochelia disperma?

It is a succulent shrub

Where is Rochelia disperma 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

Karl Koch (1809-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Koch' in the authors string.
Carl Linnaeus the Younger (1741-1783): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:120539-1: Based on the initial data import