Santolina pinnata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pinnata
ID:
39736
Status:
valid
Authors:
Viv.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1802
Citation Micro:
Elench. Pl. : 31 (1802)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000039065
Common Names
- Pinnate Santolina
- Pinnate Cotton Lavender
- Pinnate Cotton Sage
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Santolina pinnata (also called gray santolina, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, aromatic, gray-green leaves and grows in rocky soils in dry scrub and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Santolina pinnata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and is also used in herbal medicine for its antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Santolina pinnata is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and have a white stem and green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Santolina pinnata is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by seed, division, or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a sunny location. Division should be done in spring or autumn. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Santolina pinnata
Santolina pinnata can be found in dry, sunny areas of the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Santolina pinnata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Santolina pinnata?
Santolina pinnata
What is the common name of Santolina pinnata?
Lavender Cotton
What is the natural habitat of Santolina pinnata?
Dry, rocky hillsides and open woodlands
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
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-137772: Based on the initial data import
Domenico Viviani (1772-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Viv.' in the authors string.