Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
etrusca
ID:
31521

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lacaita) Marchi & D'Amato

Source:
gcc

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Inform. Bot. Ital. 5(1): 93 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000030850



Common Names

  • Santolina etrusca
  • Etrusca's Santolina
  • Etrusca's Cotton Lavender


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Synonyms

  • Santolina pinnata etrusca (Lacaita) Guinea ex C.Jeffrey [unknown]
  • Santolina chamaecyparissus etrusca Lacaita [deprecated]

Description

Santolina etrusca (also called 'Etruscan lavender' and 'Etruscan santolina', among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has yellow flowers and needle-like leaves. It grows in dry, sandy soils and prefers full sun.

Uses & Benefits

Santolina etrusca is used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases, as an ornamental plant, and as a source of food for animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Santolina etrusca has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have thin, upright stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Santolina etrusca is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial that is native to Europe. It grows in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soils. Propagation is best done by division in spring or early summer. Cuttings can also be taken in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Santolina etrusca

Santolina etrusca is native to the Mediterranean region.

Santolina etrusca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Santolina etrusca?

Santolina etrusca

What type of plant is Santolina etrusca?

It is a shrub

Where is Santolina etrusca found?

It is found in the Mediterranean region

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-129841: Based on the initial data import
Charles Carmichael Lacaita (1853-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lacaita' in the authors string.
Palmer Marchi (b.1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Marchi' in the authors string.
Giovanni Federico D'Amato (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D'Amato' in the authors string.