Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
losae
ID:
224855

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

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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.

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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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-109037: Based on the initial data import
Salvador Rivas Goday (1905-1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rivas Goday' in the authors string.
Francisco Alcaraz Ariza (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Alcaraz' in the authors string.
Pedro Sánchez-Gómez: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sánchez-Gómez' in the authors string.
Isabel García Vallejo: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'García Vall.' in the authors string.