Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
tournefortii
ID:
444636

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Girard) Erben

Source:
cmp

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Mitt. Bot. Staatssamml. München 14: 514 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000443968



Common Names

  • Limonium tournefortii
  • Tournefortii Limonium
  • Limonium Tournefortii


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Synonyms

  • Statice tournefortii Girard [unknown]

Description

Limonium tournefortii (also called Tournefort's Limonium, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is found in moist, salty habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Limonium tournefortii is used as an ornamental plant and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Limonium tournefortii is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Limonium tournefortii can be propagated from seed or from cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-drained soil mix. They should be kept moist until established.

Where to Find Limonium tournefortii

Limonium tournefortii can be found in the Mediterranean.

Limonium tournefortii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Limonium tournefortii?

Limonium tournefortii

What is the common name of Limonium tournefortii?

Sea Lavender

What is the natural habitat of Limonium tournefortii?

Dry, sandy soils

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-2494789: Based on the initial data import
Frédéric de Girard (1810-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Girard' in the authors string.
Matthias Erben (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Erben' in the authors string.