Status:
valid
Authors:
Mill.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1768
Citation Micro:
Gard. Dict. ed. 8 : n.º 1 (1768)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000443938
Common Names
- Limonium vulgare
- Vulgare Limonium
- Limonium Vulgare
Synonyms
- Limonium limonium (L.) A.Lyons [unknown]
- Statice limonium L. [unknown]
Description
Limonium vulgare (also called Common Sea Lavender, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is found in moist, salty habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Limonium vulgare is used as an ornamental plant and for soil stabilization.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Limonium vulgare sub. serotinum (Rchb.) Gams
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Limonium vulgare is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Limonium vulgare is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to propagate from seed, and can also be propagated from cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Limonium vulgare
Limonium vulgare can be found in the Mediterranean.
Limonium vulgare FAQ
What is the scientific name of Limonium vulgare?
Limonium vulgare
Where does Limonium vulgare grow?
Limonium vulgare grows in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas.
What is the common name of Limonium vulgare?
Limonium vulgare is commonly known as the Common Limonium.
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,