Status:
valid
Authors:
Rivas Goday ex Sánchez-Gómez, Alcaraz & García Vall.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Anales Jard. Bot. Madrid 49: 290 (1991 publ. 1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000224185
Common Names
- Lavandula losae
- Losae Lavender
- Losae Lavender Tree
Description
Lavandula losae (also called Losa lavender, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Lamiaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region. It is an evergreen shrub with narrow, linear leaves and small, pale purple flowers. It is typically found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Lavandula losae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, cold, cough, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Lavandula losae has small, purple flowers with yellow centers. Seed: The seeds of Lavandula losae are small, black, and round. Seedlings: Lavandula losae seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lavandula losae is a perennial shrub that grows up to 1.5 m in height. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is widely cultivated for its fragrant flowers. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils and can tolerate drought and poor soils. Propagation is by cuttings, division, or seed. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil. Division should be done in early spring or late summer. Seeds should be sown in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Lavandula losae
Lavandula losae is native to the Mediterranean region.
Lavandula losae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lavandula losae?
Lavandula losae
What is the common name of Lavandula losae?
Losae Lavender
What is the natural habitat of Lavandula losae?
Dry, rocky hillsides and scrubland
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
Pedro Sánchez-Gómez: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sánchez-Gómez' in the authors string.