Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
africana
ID:
20372

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jord. & Fourr.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1869

Citation Micro:
Icon. Fl. Eur. 2: 8 (1869)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000019701



Common Names

  • African Santolina
  • African Cotton Lavender
  • African Santolina


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Synonyms

  • Ormenis africana (Jord. & Fourr.) Litard. & Maire [unknown]
  • Santolina ascensionis Sennen ex Maire [unknown]
  • Santolina adscensionis Sennen ex Maire [unknown]

Description

Santolina africana (also called 'African Cotton Lavender', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with yellow flowers and linear leaves. It is native to Africa and is found in dry grasslands, rocky outcrops, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Santolina africana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Santolina africana is yellow and has a diameter of about 1 cm. Its seeds are small and black and the seedlings are thin and have a yellowish-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Santolina africana is a hardy perennial that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done through division or cuttings in the spring or summer.

Where to Find Santolina africana

Santolina africana can be found in dry, rocky areas in the Mediterranean region.

Santolina africana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Santolina africana?

Santolina africana

What is the common name of Santolina africana?

African Cotton Lavender

What is the natural habitat of Santolina africana?

Santolina africana is native to Africa and is found in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky places.

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-119051: Based on the initial data import
Claude Thomas Alexis Jordan (1814-1897): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jord.' in the authors string.
Jules Pierre Fourreau (1844-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fourr.' in the authors string.