Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
contortirameum
ID:
1239025

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mabille) Erben

Source:
tro

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Mitt. Bot. Staatssamml. München 30: 478 (1991 publ. 1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001238363



Common Names

  • Limonium Contortirameum
  • Twisted-Stem Sea Lavender
  • Twisted Sea Lavender


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Description

Limonium contortirameum (also called Twisted Sea Lavender, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean. It has white flowers and grows in coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Limonium contortirameum is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Limonium contortirameum has small, white flowers with five petals and a short, curved pistil. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have short, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Limonium contortirameum is a perennial herbaceous plant that is propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9.

Where to Find Limonium contortirameum

Limonium contortirameum is native to the Mediterranean region.

Limonium contortirameum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Limonium contortirameum?

Limonium contortirameum

What is the family of Limonium contortirameum?

Plumbaginaceae

Where is Limonium contortirameum native to?

Greece

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-50098385: Based on the initial data import
Paul Mabille (1835-1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mabille' in the authors string.
Matthias Erben (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Erben' in the authors string.