Santolina semidentata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
semidentata
ID:
40588
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hoffmanns. & Link
Source:
gcc
Year:
1834
Citation Micro:
Fl. Portug. 2: 362 (1820-1834)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000039917
Common Names
- Half-toothed Santolina
- Half-toothed Cotton Lavender
- Half-toothed Lavender Cotton
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Santolina semidentata (also called Silver Santolina, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub that grows up to 60 cm tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands and rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Santolina semidentata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make essential oils. It has a strong scent and is often used as a deterrent for pests.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Santolina semidentata is yellow and has a single row of petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a shallow taproot.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Santolina semidentata is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soils. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed in autumn.
Where to Find Santolina semidentata
Santolina semidentata can be found in the Mediterranean region.
Santolina semidentata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Santolina semidentata?
Santolina semidentata
What is the common name of Santolina semidentata?
Silver Cotton
What is the natural habitat of Santolina semidentata?
Dry hillsides 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-138605: Based on the initial data import
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.