Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
maritima
ID:
814384

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Duby) L.M.Dufour ex Merino

Source:
wcs

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Fl. Galicia 2: 291 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000813718

Common Names

  • Jasione Maritima
  • Sea Jasione
  • Sea Sheep's-Bit

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Description

Jasione maritima (also called 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 maritima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomach ache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Jasione maritima has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Jasione maritima is a shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best propagated by seed.

Where to Find Jasione maritima

Jasione maritima is native to Europe.

Jasione maritima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Jasione maritima?

Jasione maritima

What type of climate does Jasione maritima prefer?

Jasione maritima prefers dry, sunny climates.

What type of soil does Jasione maritima prefer?

Jasione maritima prefers well-drained, sandy soil.

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-351801: Based on the initial data import
Jean Étienne Duby (1798-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Duby' in the authors string.
Baltasar Merino (1845-1917): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merino' in the authors string.
Léon Marie Dufour (1861-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.M.Dufour' in the authors string.