Santolina corsica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
corsica
ID:
87533
Status:
valid
Authors:
Jord. & Fourr.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1869
Citation Micro:
Icon. Fl. Eur. 2: 9 (1869)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000086862
Common Names
- Corsican Santolina
- Cotton Lavender
- Gray Santolina
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Santolina corsica corsica [unknown]
Description
Santolina corsica (also called 'Corsican Cotton Lavender', among many other common names) is a shrub with a woody stem and small leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean and is found in dry and rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Santolina corsica is used for ornamental purposes, as a hedge or a border plant, and for its aromatic foliage.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Santolina corsica is yellow and has five petals. The seed is a small, light brown nutlet. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a short hypocotyl.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Santolina corsica is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated through seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be propagated by seed or division.
Where to Find Santolina corsica
Santolina corsica is native to Corsica and can be found in dry, rocky areas.
Santolina corsica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Santolina corsica?
Santolina corsica
What type of plant is Santolina corsica?
It is an evergreen shrub
Where does Santolina corsica grow?
It is native to Corsica and Sardinia
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-43245: 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.