Status:
valid
Authors:
(O.Bolòs & Vigo) L.Sáez, M.Serrano, S.Ortiz & R.Carbajal
Source:
ipni
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 291(3): 221 (2017)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347734
Common Names
- Santolina vedranensis
- Vedranensis Cotton Lavender
- Vedranensis Santolina
Description
Santolina vedranensis (also called 'Vedranensis Santolina', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to temperate regions of Europe. It has long, narrow leaves and small, yellow flowers, and grows in dry meadows and open woods. It produces small, black seeds.
Uses & Benefits
Santolina vedranensis is used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a hedge plant or as a ground cover. The plant is also used for medicinal purposes in some cultures.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Santolina vedranensis is a small, yellow, star-shaped bloom with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, green and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Santolina vedranensis is a perennial herb that is propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -5°C.
Where to Find Santolina vedranensis
Santolina vedranensis is native to Croatia and can be found in the Velebit Mountains.
Santolina vedranensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Santolina vedranensis?
Santolina vedranensis
What is the family of Santolina vedranensis?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Santolina vedranensis?
Vedranensis Santolina
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,