Status:
valid
Authors:
Jord. & Fourr.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1869
Citation Micro:
Icon. Fl. Eur. 2: 10 (1869)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000121845
Common Names
- Neapolitan Santolina
- Neapolitan Cotton Lavender
- Neapolitan Cottonrose
Synonyms
- Santolina pinnata neapolitana (Jord. & Fourr.) Guinea ex C.Jeffrey [unknown]
Description
Santolina neapolitana (also called Cotton Lavender, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in dry, rocky soils.
Uses & Benefits
Santolina neapolitana is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as it is believed to have anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Santolina neapolitana has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and thin.
Cultivation and Propagation
Santolina neapolitana is an evergreen shrub that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Santolina neapolitana
Santolina neapolitana is native to the Mediterranean and can be found in Italy, Greece, and Turkey.
Santolina neapolitana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Santolina neapolitana?
Santolina neapolitana
What is the common name of Santolina neapolitana?
Neapolitan Santolina
What is the natural habitat of Santolina neapolitana?
Grassy and rocky slopes
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,