Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ligustica
ID:
3910

Status:
valid

Authors:
Arrigoni

Source:
gcc

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Webbia 32(1): 129 (1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000003239



Common Names

  • Santolina Ligustica
  • Ligustica Santolina
  • Ligustica Cotton Lavender


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Description

Santolina ligustica (also called Lavender Cotton, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, grey-green leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky soils and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Santolina ligustica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract beneficial insects such as bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Santolina ligustica is a yellow-green, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Santolina ligustica is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Santolina ligustica

Santolina ligustica is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, sunny areas. It is also found in parts of North Africa and the Middle East.

Santolina ligustica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Santolina ligustica?

Santolina ligustica

What is the common name of Santolina ligustica?

Ligustica Santolina

What is the natural habitat of Santolina ligustica?

Santolina ligustica is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

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,