Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
fallax
ID:
445352

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Coss. ex Wangerin) Maire

Source:
cmp

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Cat. Pl. Maroc 3: 568 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000444684

Common Names

  • Sea Lavender
  • Statice
  • Marsh Rosemary

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Synonyms

  • Statice fallax Coss. ex Wangerin [unknown]

Description

Limonium fallax (also called Sea Lavender, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial shrub with a woody base, native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in sandy soils, and prefers sunny, dry locations.

Uses & Benefits

Limonium fallax is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a groundcover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Limonium fallax is a small, white to pale pink, five-petalled flower with a yellow centre, and the seed is a small, black, three-angled nutlet. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Limonium fallax 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 fallax

Limonium fallax can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, and Italy.

Limonium fallax FAQ

What is the scientific name of Limonium fallax?

Limonium fallax

What is the common name of Limonium fallax?

False sea-lavender

Where is Limonium fallax found?

Limonium fallax is found in the Mediterranean region

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-2495768: Based on the initial data import
Ernest Cosson (1819-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Coss.' in the authors string.
René Maire (1878-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maire' in the authors string.
Walther Wangerin (1884-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wangerin' in the authors string.