Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
acutifolium
ID:
445087

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rchb.) C.E.Salmon

Source:
cmp

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 62: 336 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000444419



Common Names

  • Sea Lavender
  • Statice
  • Marsh Rosemary


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Synonyms

  • Statice acutifolia Rchb. [unknown]

Description

Limonium acutifolium (also called Sea Lavender, among many other common names) is a small perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a short stem and narrow, lanceolate leaves and grows in dry, sandy soils. It is typically found in coastal areas and salt marshes.

Uses & Benefits

Limonium acutifolium is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and flower beds. It has a long flowering period and is known for its attractive, purple flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Limonium acutifolium has small, star-shaped, white, pink or lilac flowers that are borne on slender stems. The seeds are small, black and oval in shape. The seedlings are small and delicate with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Limonium acutifolium is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by division or cuttings in the spring or summer. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.

Where to Find Limonium acutifolium

Limonium acutifolium is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found growing in coastal areas, salt marshes, and other areas with salty soils.

Limonium acutifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Limonium acutifolium?

Limonium acutifolium

What is the common name of Limonium acutifolium?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Limonium acutifolium?

Limonium acutifolium is found in tropical rainforests of South America

Species in the Limonium genus

Limonium dichotomum, Limonium diffusum, Limonium viciosoi, Limonium vestitum, Limonium vulgare, Limonium tuberculatum, Limonium transwallisnum, Limonium tournefortii, Limonium tomentellum, Limonium suffruticosum, Limonium ramosissimum, Limonium tenuiculum, Limonium remotispiculum, Limonium recurvum, Limonium pseudodictyocladum, Limonium tenoreanum, Limonium supinum, Limonium sinuatum, Limonium sibthorpianum, Limonium spathulatum, Limonium salmonis, Limonium santapolense, Limonium chazaliei, Limonium chrysopotamicum, Limonium catanense, Limonium catalaunicum, Limonium coincyi, Limonium calcarae, Limonium cancellatum, Limonium calaminare, Limonium caesium, Limonium carpathum, Limonium caprariense, Limonium dubyi, Limonium densissimum, Limonium densiflorum, Limonium echioides, Limonium duriusculum, Limonium dufourii, Limonium cosyrense, Limonium costae, Limonium cordatum, Limonium delicatulum, Limonium cymuliferum, Limonium acutifolium, Limonium albidum, Limonium alutaceum, Limonium anfractum, Limonium binervosum, Limonium biflorum,

Species in the Plumbaginaceae family

Acantholimon ekimii, Acantholimon mobayenii, Acantholimon multiflorum, Acantholimon acanthobryum, Acantholimon acerosum, Acantholimon acmostegium, Acantholimon afanassievii, Acantholimon agropyroideum, Acantholimon ahangarensis, Acantholimon alaicum, Acantholimon alatavicum, Acantholimon alavae, Acantholimon albertii, Acantholimon albocalycinum, Acantholimon alexandri, Acantholimon alexeenkoanum, Acantholimon amoenum, Acantholimon anisophyllum, Acantholimon annae, Acantholimon antilibanoticum, Acantholimon anzobicum, Acantholimon araxanum, Acantholimon argyrostachyum, Acantholimon aristulatum, Acantholimon armenum, Acantholimon artosense, Acantholimon arundoscapum, Acantholimon aspadanum, Acantholimon asphodelinum, Acantholimon astragalinum, Acantholimon atrofuscum, Acantholimon atropatanum, Acantholimon auganum, Acantholimon aulieatense, Acantholimon austroiranicum, Acantholimon avanosicum, Acantholimon avenaceum, Acantholimon azizae, Acantholimon bakhtiaricum, Acantholimon balchanicum, Acantholimon bashkaleicum, Acantholimon birandii, Acantholimon blakelockii, Acantholimon blandum, Acantholimon bodeanum, Acantholimon bonesseae, Acantholimon borodinii, Acantholimon brachyphyllum, Acantholimon brachystachyum, Acantholimon bracteatum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2495443: Based on the initial data import
Ludwig Reichenbach (1793-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.' in the authors string.
Charles Edgar Salmon (1872-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.E.Salmon' in the authors string.