Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elegans
ID:
64398

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss. ex DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 7(1): 296 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000063727



Common Names

  • Santolina Elegans
  • Elegans Santolina
  • Elegans Cotton Lavender


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Description

Santolina elegans (also called 'Elegant Cottonrose', among many other common names) is a small, perennial plant native to Europe and North Africa. It has small, white flowers and narrow, pointed leaves. It prefers dry, grassy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Santolina elegans is used in landscaping as an ornamental plant, to attract pollinators, and as a medicinal herb for treating skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Santolina elegans flower is a small yellow-green flower with a single row of petals. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Santolina elegans is a perennial that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil conditions, including dry, sandy soils. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring or early summer, and the plants will flower in the late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Santolina elegans

Santolina elegans can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey.

Santolina elegans FAQ

What type of soil does Santolina elegans prefer?

Santolina elegans prefers well-drained, sandy soils.

What type of climate does Santolina elegans prefer?

Santolina elegans prefers warm, dry climates.

What type of light does Santolina elegans prefer?

Santolina elegans prefers full sun.

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

Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:241940-1: Based on the initial data import