Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
supina
ID:
814399

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sieber ex Spreng.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg. 1: 810 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000813733

Common Names

  • Jasione Supina
  • Prostrate Jasione
  • Prostrate Sheep's-Bit

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Description

Jasione supina (also called Creeping Sea Lavender, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Europe and North Africa. It is found in coastal regions and can reach heights of up to 1m.

Uses & Benefits

Jasione supina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomach ache.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Jasione supina sub. tmolea (Stoj.) Damboldt
Jasione supina sub. pontica (Boiss.) Damboldt
Jasione supina sub. supina
Jasione supina sub. akmanii Damboldt

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Jasione supina is a star-shaped, bright blue flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedling is a small, slender, green plant with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Jasione supina is a shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best propagated by seed.

Where to Find Jasione supina

Jasione supina is native to Europe.

Jasione supina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Jasione supina?

Jasione supina

What type of climate does Jasione supina prefer?

Jasione supina prefers dry, sunny climates.

What type of soil does Jasione supina prefer?

Jasione supina prefers well-drained, sandy soil.

Species in the Campanulaceae family

Adenophora amurica, Adenophora brevidiscifera, Adenophora capillaris, Adenophora changaica, Adenophora coelestis, Adenophora contracta, Adenophora cordifolia, Adenophora divaricata, Adenophora elata, Adenophora fusifolia, Adenophora gmelinii, Adenophora golubinzevaeana, Adenophora grandiflora, Adenophora hatsushimae, Adenophora himalayana, Adenophora hubeiensis, Adenophora izuensis, Adenophora jacutica, Adenophora jasionifolia, Adenophora khasiana, Adenophora lamarkii, Adenophora liliifolia, Adenophora liliifolioides, Adenophora lobophylla, Adenophora longipedicellata, Adenophora maximowicziana, Adenophora micrantha, Adenophora morrisonensis, Adenophora nikoensis, Adenophora ningxianica, Adenophora palustris, Adenophora pereskiifolia, Adenophora petiolata, Adenophora pinifolia, Adenophora polyantha, Adenophora potaninii, Adenophora probatovae, Adenophora remotidens, Adenophora remotiflora, Adenophora rupestris, Adenophora rupincola, Adenophora sinensis, Adenophora stenanthina, Adenophora stenophylla, Adenophora stricta, Adenophora sublata, Adenophora takedai, Adenophora tashiroi, Adenophora taurica, Adenophora trachelioides,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-351817: Based on the initial data import
Kurt Polycarp Joachim Sprengel (1766-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spreng.' in the authors string.
Franz Sieber (1789-1844): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sieber' in the authors string.