Status:
valid
Authors:
Poir.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1819
Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg., ed. 15 bis 5: 474 (1819)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000813783
Common Names
- Jasione Corymbosa
- Corymbose Jasione
- Corymbose Sheep's-Bit
Description
Jasione corymbosa (also called Corymbose Sea Lavender, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Europe and North Africa. It is found in coastal regions and can reach heights of up to 1m.
Uses & Benefits
Jasione corymbosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has a pleasant scent and is often used in perfumes and essential oils.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Jasione corymbosa sub. glabra (Durieu ex Boiss. & Reut.) Batt.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Jasione corymbosa has small, white flowers that are about 0.5 cm in diameter. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Jasione corymbosa is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until they are established.
Where to Find Jasione corymbosa
Jasione corymbosa is native to tropical and subtropical regions of India, China, and Southeast Asia.
Jasione corymbosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Jasione corymbosa?
Jasione corymbosa
What is the common name of Jasione corymbosa?
Corymbose sheep's bit
What is the natural habitat of Jasione corymbosa?
Tropical and subtropical regions of Europe
Species in the Jasione genus
Jasione orbiculata,
Jasione montana,
Jasione maritima,
Jasione supina,
Jasione penicillata,
Jasione crispa,
Jasione foliosa,
Jasione corymbosa,
Jasione laevis,
Jasione idaea,
Jasione heldreichii,
Jasione bulgarica,
Jasione cavanillesii,
Jasione sphaerocephala,
Species in the Campanulaceae family
Adenophora amurica,
Adenophora brevidiscifera,
Adenophora capillaris,
Adenophora changaica,
Adenophora coelestis,
Adenophora contracta,
Adenophora cordifolia,
Adenophora divaricata,
Adenophora elata,
Adenophora fusifolia,
Adenophora gmelinii,
Adenophora golubinzevaeana,
Adenophora grandiflora,
Adenophora hatsushimae,
Adenophora himalayana,
Adenophora hubeiensis,
Adenophora izuensis,
Adenophora jacutica,
Adenophora jasionifolia,
Adenophora khasiana,
Adenophora lamarkii,
Adenophora liliifolia,
Adenophora liliifolioides,
Adenophora lobophylla,
Adenophora longipedicellata,
Adenophora maximowicziana,
Adenophora micrantha,
Adenophora morrisonensis,
Adenophora nikoensis,
Adenophora ningxianica,
Adenophora palustris,
Adenophora pereskiifolia,
Adenophora petiolata,
Adenophora pinifolia,
Adenophora polyantha,
Adenophora potaninii,
Adenophora probatovae,
Adenophora remotidens,
Adenophora remotiflora,
Adenophora rupestris,
Adenophora rupincola,
Adenophora sinensis,
Adenophora stenanthina,
Adenophora stenophylla,
Adenophora stricta,
Adenophora sublata,
Adenophora takedai,
Adenophora tashiroi,
Adenophora taurica,
Adenophora trachelioides,