Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oppositifolia
ID:
20809

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) K.Bremer

Source:
gcc

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Bot. Not. 129(2): 107 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000020138



Common Names

  • Rosenia Oppositifolia
  • Opposite-leaved Rosenia
  • Opposite-leaved False Rosemary


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Synonyms

  • Polychaetia oppositifolia DC. [unknown]
  • Nestlera prostrata Harv. [unknown]
  • Nestlera oppositifolia DC. [unknown]
  • Rosenia angustifolia Compton [unknown]
  • Nestlera levynsae Hutch. [unknown]

Description

Rosenia oppositifolia (also called Sea Lavender, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, white flowers and grows in sandy soils in coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Rosenia oppositifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rosenia oppositifolia has small yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rosenia oppositifolia is a perennial herb native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Rosenia oppositifolia

Rosenia oppositifolia can be found in the western United States, primarily in California and Nevada.

Rosenia oppositifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rosenia oppositifolia?

Rosenia oppositifolia

What is the common name of Rosenia oppositifolia?

Rosenia

What is the natural habitat of Rosenia oppositifolia?

Mountain slopes, meadows, and steppes

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-11947: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Kåre Bremer (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Bremer' in the authors string.