Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tenuisecta
ID:
224935

Status:
valid

Authors:
Coss.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1878

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 16: 609 (1878)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000224265



Common Names

  • Tenuisecta Lavender
  • Lavandula tenuisecta
  • Lavender of Tenuisecta


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Synonyms

  • Lavandula brevidens Maire [unknown]
  • Lavandula coronopifolia brevidens Humbert [unknown]
  • Lavandula brevidens mesatlantica (Humbert) Maire [unknown]
  • Lavandula brevidens moulouyana (Humbert) Maire [unknown]
  • Lavandula brevidens ziziana (Humbert) Maire [unknown]
  • Lavandula coronopifolia mesatlantica Humbert [unknown]
  • Lavandula coronopifolia moulouyana Humbert [unknown]
  • Lavandula tenuisecta subaequidentata Maire [unknown]
  • Lavandula coronopifolia ziziana Humbert [unknown]

Description

Lavandula tenuisecta (also called Lavender Cotton, among many other common names) is a small shrub with grey-green leaves and purple flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, sunny habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Lavandula tenuisecta is used in perfumes, aromatherapy, and as an ornamental plant. It is also used as a culinary herb and in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lavandula tenuisecta has small, purple flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lavandula tenuisecta 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 tenuisecta

Lavandula tenuisecta is native to the Mediterranean region and can also be found in parts of Africa and Asia.

Lavandula tenuisecta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lavandula tenuisecta?

Lavandula tenuisecta

What is the common name of Lavandula tenuisecta?

Slender-Leaf Lavender

What is the origin of Lavandula tenuisecta?

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-109112: Based on the initial data import
Ernest Cosson (1819-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Coss.' in the authors string.