Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
crispa
ID:
814443

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pourr.) Samp.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Acad. Polytecn. Porto 14: 161 (1921)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000813777

Common Names

  • Jasione Crispa
  • Crisped Jasione
  • Crisped Sheep's-Bit

Searching for Jasione crispa? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Jasione crispa (also called Crisped 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 crispa 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 crispa sub. sessiliflora (Boiss. & Reut.) Tutin
Jasione crispa sub. tomentosa (A.DC.) Rivas Mart.
Jasione crispa sub. mariana (Willk.) Rivas.Martinez
Jasione crispa sub. amethystina (Lag. & Rodr.) Tutin
Jasione crispa sub. cedretorum (Pau & Font Quer) Dobignard
Jasione crispa sub. mesatlantica (Emb. & Maire) Dobignard
Jasione crispa sub. lanuginella (Litard. & Maire) Lambinon & Lewalle
Jasione crispa sub. crispa
Jasione crispa sub. varduliensis Uribe-Ech.
Jasione crispa sub. arvernensis Tutin

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Jasione crispa 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.

Searching for Jasione crispa? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Jasione crispa 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 crispa

Jasione crispa is native to tropical and subtropical regions of India, China, and Southeast Asia.

Jasione crispa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Jasione crispa?

Jasione crispa

What is the common name of Jasione crispa?

Crisped sheep's bit

What is the natural habitat of Jasione crispa?

Tropical and subtropical regions of Europe

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-351859: Based on the initial data import
Pierre André Pourret (1754-1818): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pourr.' in the authors string.
Gonçalo Sampaio (1865-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Samp.' in the authors string.