Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
stoechas
ID:
224914

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 573 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000224244

Common Names

  • Stoechas Lavender
  • Lavandula stoechas
  • Lavender of Stoechas

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Synonyms

  • Lavandula stoechadensis St.-Lag. [unknown]
  • Stoechas arabica Garsault [unknown]
  • Stoechas officinarum Mill. [unknown]
  • Lavandula stoechas brachystachya Ging. [unknown]
  • Lavandula stoechas macrostachya Ging. [unknown]
  • Lavandula stoechas platyloba Briq. [unknown]
  • Lavandula stoechas stenoloba Briq. [unknown]
  • Lavandula stoechas microstachya Font Quer [unknown]
  • Lavandula stoechas macrostachya Font Quer [unknown]
  • Lavandula stoechas purpurea Emb. & Maire [unknown]
  • Lavandula stoechas brevibracteolata Sennen [unknown]
  • Lavandula stoechas parvibracteata Sennen [unknown]
  • Lavandula stoechas heterophylla Sennen [unknown]
  • Lavandula stoechas rosea Maire [unknown]

Description

Lavandula stoechas (also called 'Spanish Lavender', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It typically grows in dry, rocky soils and can reach up to 40 cm in height. Its leaves are linear to lanceolate and its flowers are purple or pink.

Uses & Benefits

Lavandula stoechas 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 stoechas sub. luisieri (Rozeira) Rozeira
Lavandula stoechas sub. stoechas

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lavandula stoechas is a purple-blue spike with small, round flowers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lavandula stoechas 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 stoechas

Lavandula stoechas is native to the Mediterranean region and can also be found in parts of Africa and Asia.

Lavandula stoechas FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lavandula stoechas?

Lavandula stoechas

What is the common name of Lavandula stoechas?

Spanish Lavender

What is the origin of Lavandula stoechas?

Mediterranean region

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