Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
humile
ID:
445424

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mill.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1768

Citation Micro:
Gard. Dict. ed. 8 : n.º 4 (1768)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000444756



Common Names

  • Humble Sea Lavender
  • Humble Statice
  • Humble Marsh Rosemary


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Synonyms

  • Statice bahusiensis Fr. [unknown]
  • Statice humilis C.E.Salmon [unknown]

Description

Limonium humile (also called Sea Lavender, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial shrub with a woody base, native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in sandy soils, and prefers sunny, dry locations.

Uses & Benefits

Limonium humile is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a groundcover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Limonium humile are small and white, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Limonium humile is an evergreen perennial that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. Propagation can be done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and placed in a well-drained soil. They should be kept moist until established.

Where to Find Limonium humile

Limonium humile can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, and Italy.

Limonium humile FAQ

What is the common name of Limonium humile?

Dwarf sea lavender

What is the scientific name of Dwarf sea lavender?

Limonium humile

What is the growth habit of Limonium humile?

It is an evergreen perennial that grows in a clump

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