Lavandula cavanillesii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
D.Guillot & Rosselló
Source:
wcs
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Flora Montiber. 28: 77 (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000796401
Common Names
- Lavandula cavanillesii
- Cavanilles' Lavender
- Cavanilles' Lavender
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lavandula cavanillesii (also called Spanish lavender, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the mint family, Lamiaceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is found in Portugal, Spain, France, Italy, Greece, and Turkey. It grows in dry, sunny areas, often in rocky or sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Lavandula cavanillesii is an ornamental plant, used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant, with its leaves being used to treat skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Lavandula cavanillesii are small, white and star-shaped. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lavandula cavanillesii is a small shrub, usually growing up to 1-2 m tall. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed, cuttings, or division.
Where to Find Lavandula cavanillesii
Lavandula cavanillesii is native to tropical Africa.
Lavandula cavanillesii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lavandula cavanillesii?
Lavandula cavanillesii
What is the common name of Lavandula cavanillesii?
Unknown
Where does Lavandula cavanillesii grow?
Africa
Species in the Lavandula genus
Lavandula alportelensis, Lavandula angustifolia, Lavandula antineae, Lavandula aristibracteata, Lavandula atriplicifolia, Lavandula bipinnata, Lavandula buchii, Lavandula cadevallii, Lavandula canariensis, Lavandula citriodora, Lavandula coronopifolia, Lavandula dentata, Lavandula dhofarensis, Lavandula erythraeae, Lavandula galgalloensis, Lavandula gibsonii, Lavandula hasikensis, Lavandula heterophylla, Lavandula intermedia, Lavandula lanata, Lavandula latifolia, Lavandula limae, Lavandula losae, Lavandula macra, Lavandula mairei, Lavandula maroccana, Lavandula minutolii, Lavandula multifida, Lavandula nimmoi, Lavandula pedunculata, Lavandula pinnata, Lavandula pubescens, Lavandula rotundifolia, Lavandula setifera, Lavandula somaliensis, Lavandula stoechas, Lavandula sublepidota, Lavandula subnuda, Lavandula tenuisecta, Lavandula viridis, Lavandula bramwellii, Lavandula ginginsii, Lavandula qishnensis, Lavandula rejdalii, Lavandula saharica, Lavandula samhanensis, Lavandula cavanillesii, Lavandula austroapennina,
Species in the Lamiaceae family
Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-334934: Based on the initial data import
Josep Antoni Rosselló (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rosselló' in the authors string.
Daniel Guillot Ortiz (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Guillot' in the authors string.