Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
salmonis
ID:
444788

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sennen & Elias) Pignatti

Source:
cmp

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Collect. Bot. (Barcelona) 6: 321 (1962)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000444120



Common Names

  • Limonium salmonis
  • Salmon's limonium
  • Limonium


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Synonyms

  • Statice salmonis Sennen & Elias [unknown]

Description

Limonium salmonis (also called Salmon's Limonium, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It can grow up to 3 meters tall and has small white flowers. Its native habitat is in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Limonium salmonis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and as a diuretic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Limonium salmonis is small, white and has four petals. The seed is a small, yellow nut with a hard shell. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Limonium salmonis is an evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in a sheltered, sunny position. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Limonium salmonis

Limonium salmonis is native to the Mediterranean region.

Limonium salmonis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Limonium salmonis?

Limonium salmonis

Where does Limonium salmonis grow?

Limonium salmonis grows in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas.

What is the common name of Limonium salmonis?

Limonium salmonis is commonly known as the Salmon Limonium.

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-2494981: Based on the initial data import
Sandro Pignatti (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pignatti' in the authors string.
Frère Sennen (1861-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sennen' in the authors string.