Status:
valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
Asso
                
                
                    
Source:
gcc
                
                
                    
Year:
1784
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Intr. Oryctogr. Aragon 179. 1784
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000004224
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Ageratifolia Santolina
- Santolina ageratifolia
- Ageratifolia Cotton Lavender
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Santolina ageratifolia (also called 'Ageratifolia santolina', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to Europe, specifically the Mediterranean region, and is found in dry grasslands.                         
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Santolina ageratifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            The flower of Santolina ageratifolia is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with two leaves.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Santolina ageratifolia is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to propagate from cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not wet and the cuttings should root in 4-6 weeks. Once rooted, the plants can be transplanted into individual pots or into the garden.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Santolina ageratifolia
                        
                            Santolina ageratifolia can be found in dry, sunny areas in the Mediterranean region, as well as in parts of the United States and Canada.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Santolina ageratifolia FAQ
                        
                            What is the best soil type for Santolina ageratifolia?
Santolina ageratifolia prefers well-drained, sandy soil with a pH of 6.5-7.5.
How much sunlight does Santolina ageratifolia need?
Santolina ageratifolia needs full sun to partial shade.
How often should Santolina ageratifolia be watered?
Santolina ageratifolia should be watered regularly during the growing season, but should not be overwatered.
 
                     
                
                                    
                        Species in the Santolina genus
                        
                            Santolina ligustica, 
Santolina ageratifolia, 
Santolina villosa, 
Santolina insularis, 
Santolina virens, 
Santolina rosmarinifolia, 
Santolina magonica, 
Santolina melidensis, 
Santolina africana, 
Santolina pectinata, 
Santolina etrusca, 
Santolina decumbens, 
Santolina tincloria, 
Santolina pinnata, 
Santolina semidentata, 
Santolina canescens, 
Santolina chamaecyparissus, 
Santolina elegans, 
Santolina viscosa, 
Santolina elegans, 
Santolina corsica, 
Santolina impressa, 
Santolina neapolitana, 
Santolina oblongifolia, 
Santolina benthamiana, 
Santolina orocarpetana, 
Santolina vedranensis,                         
 
                     
                                                    
                        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,