Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
minutum
ID:
445194

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Fourr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1790

Citation Micro:
Suppl. Dict. Jard. 2: 35 (1790)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000444526



Common Names

  • Sea Lavender
  • Statice
  • Marsh Rosemary


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Synonyms

  • Taxanthema minuta (L.) Sweet [unknown]
  • Statice minuta L. [unknown]

Description

Limonium minutum (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 minutum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a dye for fabrics.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Limonium minutum sub. escarrei (L.Llorens & Tébar) O.Bolòs, Vigo, Masalles & Ninot
Limonium minutum sub. revolutum (Erben) O.Bolòs & Vigo

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Limonium minutum has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and delicate, with long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Limonium minutum 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 minutum

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

Limonium minutum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Limonium minutum?

Limonium minutum

What is the common name of Limonium minutum?

Sea Lavender

What is the family of Limonium minutum?

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-2495592: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Jules Pierre Fourreau (1844-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fourr.' in the authors string.