Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
caprariense
ID:
445020

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Font Quer & Marcos) Pignatti

Source:
cmp

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
Arch. Bot. (Forlì) 31: 77 (1955)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000444352

Common Names

  • Limonium caprariense
  • Limonium caprariense
  • Limonium caprariense

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Synonyms

  • Limonium minutum caprariense Font Quer & Marcos [unknown]

Description

Limonium caprariense (also called 'Capra Limonium', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with small, white flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Limonium caprariense is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and flower beds. It has a long flowering period and is known for its attractive, purple flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Limonium caprariense has small, white, pink or lilac flowers that are borne in clusters on slender stems. The seeds are small, black and oval in shape. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Limonium caprariense is a perennial that is native to Europe and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-10. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seeds should be sown in a light, sandy soil and lightly covered. The seeds should germinate in 10-14 days. Once established, the plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Limonium caprariense

Limonium caprariense is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found growing in coastal areas, salt marshes, and other areas with salty soils.

Limonium caprariense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Limonium caprariense?

Limonium caprariense

What is the common name of Limonium caprariense?

Caprari Sea Lavender

What is the natural habitat of Limonium caprariense?

Salt marshes and coastal dunes

Species in the Limonium genus

Limonium dichotomum, Limonium diffusum, Limonium viciosoi, Limonium vestitum, Limonium vulgare, Limonium tuberculatum, Limonium transwallisnum, Limonium tournefortii, Limonium tomentellum, Limonium suffruticosum, Limonium ramosissimum, Limonium tenuiculum, Limonium remotispiculum, Limonium recurvum, Limonium pseudodictyocladum, Limonium tenoreanum, Limonium supinum, Limonium sinuatum, Limonium sibthorpianum, Limonium spathulatum, Limonium salmonis, Limonium santapolense, Limonium chazaliei, Limonium chrysopotamicum, Limonium catanense, Limonium catalaunicum, Limonium coincyi, Limonium calcarae, Limonium cancellatum, Limonium calaminare, Limonium caesium, Limonium carpathum, Limonium caprariense, Limonium dubyi, Limonium densissimum, Limonium densiflorum, Limonium echioides, Limonium duriusculum, Limonium dufourii, Limonium cosyrense, Limonium costae, Limonium cordatum, Limonium delicatulum, Limonium cymuliferum, Limonium acutifolium, Limonium albidum, Limonium alutaceum, Limonium anfractum, Limonium binervosum, Limonium biflorum,

Species in the Plumbaginaceae family

Acantholimon ekimii, Acantholimon mobayenii, Acantholimon multiflorum, Acantholimon acanthobryum, Acantholimon acerosum, Acantholimon acmostegium, Acantholimon afanassievii, Acantholimon agropyroideum, Acantholimon ahangarensis, Acantholimon alaicum, Acantholimon alatavicum, Acantholimon alavae, Acantholimon albertii, Acantholimon albocalycinum, Acantholimon alexandri, Acantholimon alexeenkoanum, Acantholimon amoenum, Acantholimon anisophyllum, Acantholimon annae, Acantholimon antilibanoticum, Acantholimon anzobicum, Acantholimon araxanum, Acantholimon argyrostachyum, Acantholimon aristulatum, Acantholimon armenum, Acantholimon artosense, Acantholimon arundoscapum, Acantholimon aspadanum, Acantholimon asphodelinum, Acantholimon astragalinum, Acantholimon atrofuscum, Acantholimon atropatanum, Acantholimon auganum, Acantholimon aulieatense, Acantholimon austroiranicum, Acantholimon avanosicum, Acantholimon avenaceum, Acantholimon azizae, Acantholimon bakhtiaricum, Acantholimon balchanicum, Acantholimon bashkaleicum, Acantholimon birandii, Acantholimon blakelockii, Acantholimon blandum, Acantholimon bodeanum, Acantholimon bonesseae, Acantholimon borodinii, Acantholimon brachyphyllum, Acantholimon brachystachyum, Acantholimon bracteatum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2495354: Based on the initial data import
Sandro Pignatti (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pignatti' in the authors string.
Pius Font i Quer (1888-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Font Quer' in the authors string.
Antonio Marcos Pascual (b.1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Marcos' in the authors string.