Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chamaecyparissus
ID:
45756

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 842 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000045085



Common Names

  • Santolina chamaecyparissus
  • Lavender Cotton
  • Cotton Lavender


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Synonyms

  • Santolina ericoides hort. ex Poir. [unknown]
  • Santolina brevifolia Jord. & Fourr. [unknown]
  • Santolina microcephala Jord. & Fourr. [unknown]
  • Santolina lobata Jord. [unknown]
  • Santolina provincialis Jord. & Fourr. [unknown]
  • Santolina pallida Salisb. [unknown]
  • Santolina ruscinonensis Rouy [unknown]
  • Santolina rigidula Jord. & Fourr. [unknown]
  • Santolina chamaecyparissus chamaecyparissus [unknown]
  • Santolina chamaecyparissus chamaecyparissus [unknown]
  • Santolina chamaecyparissus chamaecyparissus [unknown]
  • Santolina marchii Arrigoni [unknown]
  • Santolina pecten Rouy [unknown]
  • Abrotanum foemina Garsault [unknown]
  • Santolina homophylla Jord. & Fourr. [unknown]
  • Santolina linearifolia Jord. & Fourr. [unknown]
  • Santolina dentata Moench [unknown]
  • Santolina intricata Jord. & Fourr. [unknown]
  • Santolina sericea Jord. & Fourr. [unknown]
  • Santolina valida Jord. & Fourr. [unknown]
  • Santolina glabrescens Jord. & Fourr. [unknown]
  • Santolina brevicaulis Jord. [unknown]
  • Santolina squarrosa Willd. [unknown]
  • Santolina brevidentata Stokes [unknown]
  • Santolina diversifolia Jord. & Fourr. [unknown]
  • Santolina villosissima Poir. [unknown]
  • Santolina chamaecyparissus mariolensis O.Bolòs & Vigo [unknown]
  • Santolina chamaecyparissus teucrietorum O.Bolòs & Vigo [unknown]

Description

Santolina chamaecyparissus (also called Lavender Cotton, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry, sunny areas and has small, grey-green leaves and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Santolina chamaecyparissus is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its aromatic foliage and yellow flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Santolina chamaecyparissus is white and daisy-like, with a yellow center and white petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Santolina chamaecyparissus is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or seed. It should be grown in full sun or partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Santolina chamaecyparissus

Santolina chamaecyparissus can be found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Santolina chamaecyparissus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Santolina chamaecyparissus?

Santolina chamaecyparissus

What type of plant is Santolina chamaecyparissus?

It is a perennial herb

Where is Santolina chamaecyparissus found?

It is native to southern Europe and North Africa

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,

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