Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
oblongata
ID:
402223

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb. & Ekman

Source:
ksu

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 22A(17): 94 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000401555



Common Names

  • Rochefortia Oblongata
  • Oblongata Plant
  • Oblongata Flower


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Description

Rochefortia oblongata (also called 'Oblong Sea Lavender', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in coastal areas, salt marshes, and other areas with salty soils. It has small, white flowers and narrow, linear leaves with a rough texture.

Uses & Benefits

Rochefortia oblongata is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Rochefortia oblongata is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rochefortia oblongata is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant perennial that can be propagated from stem cuttings or seeds. To propagate from stem cuttings, take a stem cutting of about 4-5 inches in length and remove the lower leaves. Allow the cutting to dry out for a few days before planting in well-draining soil. Water sparingly and keep in bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Rochefortia oblongata

Rochefortia oblongata can be found in the Caribbean and Central America.

Rochefortia oblongata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rochefortia oblongata?

Rochefortia oblongata

What type of plant is Rochefortia oblongata?

It is a shrub

Where is Rochefortia oblongata found?

It is found in Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras

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,

References

Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
Erik Leonard Ekman (1883-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ekman' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:221588-2: Based on the initial data import