Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
densissimum
ID:
445035

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pignatti) Pignatti

Source:
cmp

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 64: 267 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000444367

Common Names

  • Limonium densissimum
  • Limonium densissimum
  • Limonium densissimum

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Synonyms

  • Limonium confusum densissimum Pignatti [unknown]

Description

Limonium densissimum (also called Sea Lavender, among many other common names) is a small perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a short stem and narrow, lanceolate leaves and grows in dry, sandy soils. It is typically found in coastal areas and salt marshes.

Uses & Benefits

Limonium densissimum is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and flower beds. It has a long flowering period and is known for its attractive, pink 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 densissimum has small, star-shaped, white, pink or lilac flowers that are borne on slender stems. The seeds are small, black and oval in shape. The seedlings are small and delicate with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Limonium densissimum 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 densissimum

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

Limonium densissimum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Limonium densissimum?

Limonium densissimum

What is the common name of Limonium densissimum?

Dense Sea Lavender

What is the natural habitat of Limonium densissimum?

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-2495371: Based on the initial data import
Sandro Pignatti (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pignatti' in the authors string.