Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
delicatulum
ID:
445071

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kuntze

Source:
cmp

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 2: 395 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000444403



Common Names

  • Limonium delicatulum
  • Delicate Sea Lavender
  • Delicate Statice


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Synonyms

  • Statice delicatula Girard [unknown]

Description

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Limonium delicatulum sub. formenterae (L.Llorens) O.Bolòs, Vigo, Masalles & Ninot
Limonium delicatulum sub. migjornense (L.Llorens) O.Bolòs, Vigo, Masalles & Ninot
Limonium delicatulum sub. retusum (L.Llorens) O.Bolòs, Vigo, Masalles & Ninot

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Limonium delicatulum 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 delicatulum 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 delicatulum

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

Limonium delicatulum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Limonium delicatulum?

Limonium delicatulum

What is the common name of Limonium delicatulum?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Limonium delicatulum?

Limonium delicatulum 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-2495419: Based on the initial data import
Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.