Lavandula limae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rozeira
Source:
wcs
Year:
1949
Citation Micro:
Brotéria, Ci. Nat. 18: 61 (1949)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000224184
Common Names
- Lavandula limae
- Lima Lavender
- Lima Lavender Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lavandula limae (also called Lima lavender, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Lamiaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region. It is an evergreen shrub with narrow, linear leaves and small, pale purple flowers. It is typically found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Lavandula limae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, cold, cough, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Lavandula limae has small, purple flowers with yellow centers. Seed: The seeds of Lavandula limae are small, black, and round. Seedlings: Lavandula limae seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lavandula limae can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It is best grown in a well-drained soil in a sunny position. It is tolerant of drought and frost and can be grown in a variety of soils.
Where to Find Lavandula limae
Lavandula limae is native to the Mediterranean region.
Lavandula limae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lavandula limae?
Lavandula limae
What is the common name of Lavandula limae?
Lima Lavender
What is the natural habitat of Lavandula limae?
Dry, rocky hillsides and scrubland
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-109036: Based on the initial data import
Arnaldo Rozeira (1912-1984): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rozeira' in the authors string.