Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
oleifolium
ID:
445287

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mill.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1768

Citation Micro:
Gard. Dict. ed. 8 : n.º 3 (1768)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000444619

Common Names

  • Sea Lavender
  • Statice
  • Marsh Rosemary

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Synonyms

  • Limonium virgatum (Willd.) Fourr. [unknown]
  • Taxanthema virgata (Willd.) Sweet [unknown]
  • Taxanthema oleifolia (Mill.) Sweet [unknown]
  • Statice smithii Ten. [unknown]
  • Statice virgata Willd. [unknown]
  • Statice oleifolia Scop. [unknown]
  • Statice dubia Andrews ex Guss. [unknown]

Description

Limonium oleifolium (also called Sea Lavender, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Plumbaginaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is found in coastal habitats. It is a perennial herb with grey-green, linear leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Limonium oleifolium sub. sardoum (Pignatti) Pignatti

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Limonium oleifolium 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 oleifolium is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by division or cuttings in the spring or summer. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.

Where to Find Limonium oleifolium

Limonium oleifolium is native to the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, France, and Italy.

Limonium oleifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Limonium oleifolium?

Limonium oleifolium

What is the common name of Limonium oleifolium?

Sea Lavender

What is the family of Limonium oleifolium?

Plumbaginaceae

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