Status:
valid
Authors:
Mill.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1768
Citation Micro:
Gard. Dict. ed. 8 : n.º 11 (1768)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000444376
Common Names
- Limonium echioides
- Limonium echioides
- Limonium echioides
Synonyms
- Statice echioides L. [unknown]
Description
Limonium echioides (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 echioides is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and flower beds. It has a long flowering period and is known for its attractive, blue-violet 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 echioides 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Limonium echioides is a low-growing, spreading perennial that grows up to 12 inches tall. It is native to Europe and is found in dry, open areas. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in spring. It is also possible to propagate by division.
Where to Find Limonium echioides
Limonium echioides is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found growing in coastal areas, salt marshes, and other areas with salty soils.
Limonium echioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Limonium echioides?
Limonium echioides
What is the common name of Limonium echioides?
Echium-like Sea Lavender
What is the natural habitat of Limonium echioides?
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,