Santolina impressa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
impressa
ID:
116930
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hoffmanns. & Link
Source:
gcc
Year:
1834
Citation Micro:
Fl. Portug. 2: 363 (1820-1834)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000116259
Common Names
- Impressed Santolina
- Cotton Lavender
- Cotton Sage
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Santolina impressa (also called Cotton Lavender, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, silvery leaves and small yellow flowers, and is often used as an ornamental plant.
Uses & Benefits
Santolina impressa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Santolina impressa has small, yellow flowers in flat-topped clusters. The seeds are tiny and dark brown in color. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Santolina impressa is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division in the spring. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.
Where to Find Santolina impressa
Santolina impressa can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe, including Portugal, Spain, and Italy.
Santolina impressa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Santolina impressa?
Santolina impressa
What type of plant is Santolina impressa?
Santolina impressa is a perennial herbaceous plant
Where does Santolina impressa grow?
Santolina impressa is native to Europe
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
Johann Heinrich Friedrich Link (1767-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Link' in the authors string.
Johann Centurius Hoffmannsegg (1766-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hoffmanns.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:241954-1: Based on the initial data import