Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
sundingii
ID:
1260940

Status:
valid

Authors:
Leyens, Lobin, N.Kilian & Erben

Source:
tro

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 25: 208 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001260278



Common Names

  • Sunding's Limonium
  • Sunding's Limonium Grass
  • Sunding's Limonium Grass


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Description

Limonium sundingii (also called Sunding's sea-lavender, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Plumbaginaceae. It is a perennial herb, usually reaching a height of 0.5-1 m. It is native to Costa Rica and Panama, and grows in tropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Limonium sundingii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to stabilize soil and to reduce erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Limonium sundingii has small, white flowers with four petals. The flowers are followed by small, brown, four-sided seeds. The seedlings have thin, upright stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Limonium sundingii is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Central and South America. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It is best to water the plant deeply and infrequently, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

Where to Find Limonium sundingii

Limonium sundingii can be found in South America, primarily in the countries of Colombia and Ecuador.

Limonium sundingii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Limonium sundingii?

Limonium sundingii

What is the common name of Limonium sundingii?

Sundingii

What type of plant is Limonium sundingii?

Herb

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 tro-50195479: Based on the initial data import
Norbert Kilian (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Kilian' in the authors string.
Wolfram Lobin (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lobin' in the authors string.
Matthias Erben (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Erben' in the authors string.
Teresa Leyens: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Leyens' in the authors string.