Santolina viscosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
viscosa
ID:
69395
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lag.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1816
Citation Micro:
Gen. Sp. Pl. : 25 (1816)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000068724
Common Names
- Santolina Viscosa
- Viscosa Santolina
- Santolina
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Santolina viscosa (also called Cotton Lavender, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has yellow flowers and grows in grasslands and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Santolina viscosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is drought tolerant and can be used to stabilize soils.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Santolina viscosa has yellow, daisy-like flowers with a strong scent. Its seeds are small and grey-brown in colour. Its seedlings are small and have grey-green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Santolina viscosa is an evergreen perennial that grows up to 1 m (3 ft) tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by division or seed. Division should be done in spring or autumn and the divisions planted in a well-drained potting mix. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained potting mix.
Where to Find Santolina viscosa
Santolina viscosa is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in the wild in the region. It is also cultivated in gardens in Europe and North America.
Santolina viscosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Santolina viscosa?
Santolina viscosa
What type of plant is Santolina viscosa?
Perennial
Where does Santolina viscosa grow?
In dry grassland and rocky slopes in South Africa
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
Mariano Lagasca (1776-1839): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lag.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:242023-1: Based on the initial data import