Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
glaber
ID:
359149

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Buek

Source:
cmp

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 11: 137 (1837)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000358481



Common Names

  • Lobostemon glaber
  • Smooth Lobostemon
  • Smooth-leaf Lobostemon


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Synonyms

  • Lobostemon hispidus DC. & A.DC. [unknown]
  • Lobostemon swartzii H.Buek [unknown]
  • Echium glabrum Vahl [unknown]
  • Echium swartzii Lehm. [unknown]
  • Echium vahlii Roem. & Schult. [unknown]
  • Lobostemon verrucosus dregei DC. & A.DC. [unknown]
  • Lobostemon verrucosus pauciflorus DC. & A.DC. [unknown]
  • Lobostemon hispidus DC. [unknown]

Description

Lobostemon glaber (also called Smooth Lavender, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub that is native to the Mediterranean region. It has grey-green leaves and small, lavender-colored flowers. It grows in sunny, dry habitats such as rocky hillsides and open fields.

Uses & Benefits

Lobostemon glaber is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its antifungal and anti-inflammatory properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lobostemon glaber is white and has five petals. The seed is small and round, with a light brown color. The seedlings have small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lobostemon glaber is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through cuttings in spring or summer. Cuttings should be taken from the current season’s growth and placed in a moist medium such as sand or perlite. Once rooted, the cuttings can be potted up into individual containers.

Where to Find Lobostemon glaber

Lobostemon glaber is native to the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.

Lobostemon glaber FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lobostemon glaber?

Lobostemon glaber

What type of plant is Lobostemon glaber?

Herb

Where is Lobostemon glaber native to?

Tropical Asia

Species in the Boraginaceae family

Actinocarya acaulis, Actinocarya tibetica, Adelocaryum coelestinum, Adelocaryum flexuosum, Adelocaryum malabaricum, Adelocaryum nebulicola, Adelocaryum lambertianum, Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum, Aegonychon zollingeri, Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum, Aegonychon calabricum, Aegonychon calabrum, Afrotysonia africana, Afrotysonia glochidiata, Afrotysonia pilosicaulis, Alkanna amana, Alkanna angustifolia, Alkanna areolata, Alkanna attilae, Alkanna aucheriana, Alkanna auranitica, Alkanna bracteosa, Alkanna caliensis, Alkanna cappadocica, Alkanna confusa, Alkanna corcyrensis, Alkanna cordifolia, Alkanna dumanii, Alkanna frigida, Alkanna froedinii, Alkanna galilaea, Alkanna graeca, Alkanna haussknechtii, Alkanna hellenica, Alkanna hirsutissima, Alkanna hispida, Alkanna incana, Alkanna intercedens, Alkanna jordanovii, Alkanna kotschyana, Alkanna leiocarpa, Alkanna leptophylla, Alkanna lutea, Alkanna macrophylla, Alkanna macrosiphon, Alkanna maleolens, Alkanna megacarpa, Alkanna methanaea, Alkanna milliana, Alkanna mughlae,

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