Status:
valid
Authors:
Erben
Source:
cmp
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Mitt. Bot. Staatssamml. München 27: 392 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000444125
Common Names
- Limonium santapolense
- Santapol limonium
- Limonium
Synonyms
- Limonium delicatulum santapolense (Erben) O.Bolòs, Vigo, Masalles & Ninot [unknown]
Description
Limonium santapolense (also called Santapolense, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, as well as in disturbed areas and on roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Limonium santapolense 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 santapolense is small, yellow 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Limonium santapolense 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 santapolense
Limonium santapolense is native to the Mediterranean region.
Limonium santapolense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Limonium santapolense?
Limonium santapolense
Where does Limonium santapolense grow?
Limonium santapolense grows in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas.
What is the common name of Limonium santapolense?
Limonium santapolense is commonly known as the Santa Pola 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,