Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
austroapennina
ID:
1335310

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.G.Passal., Tundis & Upson

Source:
ipni

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 292(2): 167 (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347764

Common Names

  • Lavandula austroapennina
  • Austroapennina Lavandula
  • Austroapennina Lavender

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Description

Lavandula austroapennina (also called 'Austroapennina Lavender' and 'Austroapennina Plant', among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Central and South America. It is a small plant, with a single, erect, leafless stem, and a single, large, showy flower. It is found in humid, tropical forests, usually at elevations of up to 1,500 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Lavandula austroapennina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in aromatherapy and to make herbal teas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lavandula austroapennina has small, purple flowers with four petals and a tubular calyx. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lavandula austroapennina is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or by division of the rootstock. It prefers a well-drained soil in partial shade and requires regular watering. It is best to fertilize the plant in spring and summer with a balanced fertilizer. It is also susceptible to root rot if the soil is too wet.

Where to Find Lavandula austroapennina

Lavandula austroapennina is native to Italy and can be found in the regions of Abruzzo, Apulia, and Molise.

Lavandula austroapennina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lavandula austroapennina?

Lavandula austroapennina

What is the common name of Lavandula austroapennina?

Austroapennine Lavender

Where is Lavandula austroapennina found?

It is found in the Mediterranean regions of Italy.

Species in the Lavandula genus

Lavandula alportelensis, Lavandula angustifolia, Lavandula antineae, Lavandula aristibracteata, Lavandula atriplicifolia, Lavandula bipinnata, Lavandula buchii, Lavandula cadevallii, Lavandula canariensis, Lavandula citriodora, Lavandula coronopifolia, Lavandula dentata, Lavandula dhofarensis, Lavandula erythraeae, Lavandula galgalloensis, Lavandula gibsonii, Lavandula hasikensis, Lavandula heterophylla, Lavandula intermedia, Lavandula lanata, Lavandula latifolia, Lavandula limae, Lavandula losae, Lavandula macra, Lavandula mairei, Lavandula maroccana, Lavandula minutolii, Lavandula multifida, Lavandula nimmoi, Lavandula pedunculata, Lavandula pinnata, Lavandula pubescens, Lavandula rotundifolia, Lavandula setifera, Lavandula somaliensis, Lavandula stoechas, Lavandula sublepidota, Lavandula subnuda, Lavandula tenuisecta, Lavandula viridis, Lavandula bramwellii, Lavandula ginginsii, Lavandula qishnensis, Lavandula rejdalii, Lavandula saharica, Lavandula samhanensis, Lavandula cavanillesii, Lavandula austroapennina,

Species in the Lamiaceae family

Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,

References

Nicodemo Giuseppe Passalacqua (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.G.Passal.' in the authors string.
Tim M. Upson: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Upson' in the authors string.
Rosa Tundis: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tundis' in the authors string.