Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rotundifolia
ID:
224895

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1833

Citation Micro:
Labiat. Gen. Spec. : 150 (1833)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000224225



Common Names

  • Rotundifolia Lavender
  • Lavandula rotundifolia
  • Lavender of Rotundifolia


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Synonyms

  • Lavandula rotundifolia crenata Lowe ex Sunding & M.C.León [unknown]
  • Lavandula rotundifolia incisa Bolle [unknown]
  • Lavandula rotundifolia subpinnatifida A.Chev. [unknown]
  • Stoechas rotundifolia Rchb.f. [unknown]

Description

Lavandula rotundifolia (also called 'Round-leaved Lavender', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It typically grows in dry, rocky soils and can reach up to 40 cm in height. Its leaves are linear to lanceolate and its flowers are purple or pink.

Uses & Benefits

Lavandula rotundifolia 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

The flower of Lavandula rotundifolia is a purple-blue spike with small, round flowers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lavandula rotundifolia is a perennial shrub that grows up to 1 m in height. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is widely cultivated for its fragrant flowers. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils and can tolerate drought and poor soils. Propagation is by cuttings, division, or seed. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil. Division should be done in early spring or late summer. Seeds should be sown in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Lavandula rotundifolia

Lavandula rotundifolia is native to the Mediterranean region.

Lavandula rotundifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lavandula rotundifolia?

Lavandula rotundifolia

What is the common name of Lavandula rotundifolia?

Round-Leaf Lavender

What is the origin of Lavandula rotundifolia?

Mediterranean region

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-109075: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.