Plumbago europaea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
europaea
ID:
487771
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 151 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000487103
Common Names
- Plumbago europaea
- European Leadwort
- European Plumbago
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Plumbago europaea (also called European plumbago, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia. It grows in dry, sunny areas, such as along roadsides and in open fields.
Uses & Benefits
Plumbago europaea is a small, evergreen shrub with fragrant, white flowers. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. The leaves are used as a source of food for some species of butterflies and moths.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Small, white or yellowish-blue, with five petals. Seed: Small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. Seedlings: Leaves are linear, with a pointed tip.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Plumbago europaea is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-draining soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-draining soil mix. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and regular watering.
Where to Find Plumbago europaea
Plumbago europaea is native to Europe and is found in dry, sandy soils. It is also found in parts of France, Spain, and Italy.
Plumbago europaea FAQ
What is the common name of Plumbago europaea?
European Leadwort
What is the growth habit of Plumbago europaea?
It is an evergreen shrub with a spreading growth habit.
What is the native range of Plumbago europaea?
It is native to the Mediterranean region and western Asia.
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 kew-2570483: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.