Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
callianthum
ID:
1095942

Status:
valid

Authors:
(T.X.Peng) Kamelin

Source:
tro

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Novon 3: 262 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001095280



Common Names

  • Callianthum Statice
  • Limonium
  • Callianthum Sea Lavender


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Description

Limonium callianthum (also called Sea Lavender, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Plumbaginaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in coastal areas and salt marshes. It has a woody stem, and its leaves are linear and lanceolate. The flowers are white or pink and bloom in summer.

Uses & Benefits

Limonium callianthum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a cut flower in floral arrangements and bouquets. It has a long vase life and is known for its bright colors and long lasting blooms.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Limonium callianthum has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings have oval-shaped cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Limonium callianthum is a perennial plant that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or cuttings. Divide the plant in spring or early summer and replant in the same soil. Cuttings can be taken in spring or summer and rooted in moist soil.

Where to Find Limonium callianthum

Limonium callianthum can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and North Africa.

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 tro-25400530: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Kamelin (1938-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kamelin' in the authors string.
Tse Xiang Peng: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.X.Peng' in the authors string.