Plumbago amplexicaulis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
amplexicaulis
ID:
1095921
Status:
valid
Authors:
Oliv.
Source:
tro
Year:
1876
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 15: 96 (1876)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001095259
Common Names
- Clasping Plumbago
- Plumbago
- Clasping Plumbago of Kaufmann
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Plumbago amplexicaulis (also called Sea Lavender, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Plumbaginaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in coastal areas and salt marshes. It has a woody stem, and its leaves are linear and lanceolate. The flowers are white or pink and bloom in summer.
Uses & Benefits
Plumbago amplexicaulis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Plumbago amplexicaulis has white to pale blue flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings have oval-shaped cotyledons.
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Plumbago amplexicaulis is a perennial plant that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or cuttings. Divide the plant in spring or early summer and replant in the same soil. Cuttings can be taken in spring or summer and rooted in moist soil.
Where to Find Plumbago amplexicaulis
Plumbago amplexicaulis can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and North Africa.
Species in the Plumbago genus
Plumbago zeylanica, Plumbago coerulea, Plumbago europaea, Plumbago auriculata, Plumbago aphylla, Plumbago dawei, Plumbago madagascariensis, Plumbago indica, Plumbago pearsonii, Plumbago tristis, Plumbago wissii, Plumbago amplexicaulis, Plumbago stenophylla, Plumbago montis-elgonis, Plumbago glandulicaulis, Plumbago ciliata, Plumbago pulchella,
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-25400433: Based on the initial data import
Daniel Oliver (1830-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oliv.' in the authors string.