Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
lucentinum
ID:
445233

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pignatti & Freitag

Source:
cmp

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 64: 263 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000444565



Common Names

  • Sea Lavender
  • Statice
  • Marsh Rosemary


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Synonyms

  • Limonium furfuraceum lucentinum (Pignatti & Freitag) O.Bolòs & Vigo [unknown]

Description

Limonium lucentinum (also called Sea Lavender, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has small, linear leaves and small, white, star-shaped flowers. It grows in moist, sandy soils and is often found near the coast.

Uses & Benefits

Limonium lucentinum is a popular ornamental plant that is often used in flower beds and borders. It is also used to make wreaths and bouquets. It is known for its ability to attract butterflies and bees, making it a great addition to any garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Limonium lucentinum 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 lucentinum is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of temperatures and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9.

Where to Find Limonium lucentinum

Limonium lucentinum is native to the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, France, and Italy.

Limonium lucentinum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Limonium lucentinum?

Limonium lucentinum

What is the common name of Limonium lucentinum?

Sea Lavender

What is the family of Limonium lucentinum?

Plumbaginaceae

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-2495630: Based on the initial data import
Sandro Pignatti (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pignatti' in the authors string.
Helmut E. Freitag (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Freitag' in the authors string.