Santolina canescens - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
canescens
ID:
43865
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lag.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1816
Citation Micro:
Gen. Sp. Pl. : 25 (1816)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000043194
Common Names
- Canescens Santolina
- Santolina
- Gray Santolina
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Santolina canescens (also called Santolina, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, oval leaves and produces yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Santolina canescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Santolina canescens has small yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have a rosette of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Santolina canescens is a perennial herb native to Mexico and Central America. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-draining soil mix. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant prefers full sun and well-draining soil.
Where to Find Santolina canescens
Santolina canescens can be found in the Mediterranean region, including southern France, Spain, and Italy.
Santolina canescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Santolina canescens?
Santolina canescens
What type of plant is Santolina canescens?
Santolina canescens is a perennial herb
Where is Santolina canescens found?
Santolina canescens is found in Mexico and Central America
Species in the Santolina genus
Santolina ligustica, Santolina ageratifolia, Santolina villosa, Santolina insularis, Santolina virens, Santolina rosmarinifolia, Santolina magonica, Santolina melidensis, Santolina africana, Santolina pectinata, Santolina etrusca, Santolina decumbens, Santolina tincloria, Santolina pinnata, Santolina semidentata, Santolina canescens, Santolina chamaecyparissus, Santolina elegans, Santolina viscosa, Santolina elegans, Santolina corsica, Santolina impressa, Santolina neapolitana, Santolina oblongifolia, Santolina benthamiana, Santolina orocarpetana, Santolina vedranensis,
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-14178: Based on the initial data import
Mariano Lagasca (1776-1839): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lag.' in the authors string.