Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pedunculata
ID:
224877

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mill.) Cav.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1801

Citation Micro:
Descr. Pl. : 70 (1801)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000224207

Common Names

  • Pedunculata Lavender
  • Lavandula pedunculata
  • Lavender of Pedunculata

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Synonyms

  • Lavandula eliasii Sennen [unknown]
  • Lavandula stoechas pedunculata (Mill.) Samp. ex Rozeira [unknown]
  • Stoechas pedunculata Mill. [unknown]
  • Lavandula stoechas pedunculata (Mill.) Lundmark [unknown]

Description

Lavandula pedunculata (also called Pedunculate 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 pedunculata 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Lavandula pedunculata sub. atlantica (Braun-Blanq.) Romo
Lavandula pedunculata sub. lusitanica (Chaytor) Franco
Lavandula pedunculata sub. sampaiana (Rozeira) Franco
Lavandula pedunculata sub. cariensis (Boiss.) Upson & S.Andrews
Lavandula pedunculata sub. pedunculata

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Lavandula pedunculata has small, purple flowers with yellow centers. Seed: The seeds of Lavandula pedunculata are small, black, and round. Seedlings: Lavandula pedunculata seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lavandula pedunculata 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 pedunculata

Lavandula pedunculata is native to the Mediterranean region.

Lavandula pedunculata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lavandula pedunculata?

Lavandula pedunculata

What is the common name of Lavandula pedunculata?

Pedunculated Lavender

What is the natural habitat of Lavandula pedunculata?

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-109059: Based on the initial data import
Antonio José Cavanilles (1745-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cav.' in the authors string.
Philip Miller (1691-1771): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mill.' in the authors string.