Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macra
ID:
224857

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
wcs

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1894: 339 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000224187

Common Names

  • Lavandula macra
  • Macra Lavandula
  • Macra Lavender

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Description

Lavandula macra (also called Macra 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 macra 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 macra has small, purple flowers with yellow centers. Seed: The seeds of Lavandula macra are small, black, and round. Seedlings: Lavandula macra seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lavandula macra is a perennial shrub that grows up to 1 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 macra

Lavandula macra is native to the Mediterranean region.

Lavandula macra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lavandula macra?

Lavandula macra

What is the common name of Lavandula macra?

Macra Lavender

What is the natural habitat of Lavandula macra?

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,

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