Status:
valid
Authors:
Urb.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1915
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 13: 472 (1915)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000401516
Common Names
- Rochefortia Spinosa
- Spinosa Plant
- Spinosa Flower
Description
Rochefortia spinosa (also called 'Spiny 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 bristly texture.
Uses & Benefits
Rochefortia spinosa is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Rochefortia spinosa are small and white, with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rochefortia spinosa is a perennial herb that is native to Central America. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location with well-drained soil. Division should be done in spring or early summer, when the plant is actively growing. The divisions should be planted in a sunny location with well-drained soil.
Where to Find Rochefortia spinosa
Rochefortia spinosa can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, and South America.
Rochefortia spinosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rochefortia spinosa?
Rochefortia spinosa
What type of plant is Rochefortia spinosa?
It is a shrub
Where is Rochefortia spinosa found?
It is found in Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras
Species in the Rochefortia genus
Rochefortia oblanceata,
Rochefortia victoriniana,
Rochefortia septentrionalis,
Rochefortia spinosa,
Rochefortia stellata,
Rochefortia lundellii,
Rochefortia oblongata,
Rochefortia holguinensis,
Rochefortia cubensis,
Rochefortia acanthophora,
Rochefortia cuneata,
Rochefortia barloventensis,
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,