Status:
valid
Authors:
Jord. & Fourr.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1869
Citation Micro:
Icon. Fl. Eur. 2: 10 (1869)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000134498
Common Names
- Santolina Benthamiana
- Bentham's Lavender Cotton
- Silver Santolina
Description
Santolina benthamiana (also called Cotton Lavender, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, silvery-green leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in dry, rocky places, and is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Uses & Benefits
Santolina benthamiana is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family which is native to South America. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Santolina benthamiana is a small yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a white pappus. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Santolina benthamiana is an evergreen shrub that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from cuttings or from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 7-10.
Where to Find Santolina benthamiana
Santolina benthamiana is native to the Mediterranean region. It is found in dry, rocky habitats at elevations of 1,000-2,000 m.
Santolina benthamiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Santolina benthamiana?
Santolina benthamiana
What is the common name of Santolina benthamiana?
Bentham's Santolina
What is the natural habitat of Santolina benthamiana?
Open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas
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,