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valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 842 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000014722
Common Names
- Rosemary Cotton Lavender
- Cotton Lavender
- Gray Santolina
Description
Santolina rosmarinifolia (also called Rosemary Cotton, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has yellow flowers and grows in rocky soils and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Santolina rosmarinifolia is used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive foliage and for its ability to attract beneficial insects. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Santolina rosmarinifolia sub. rosmarinifolia
Santolina rosmarinifolia sub. ceratophylla (Willk.) Rivas Mart., Sánchez Mata & Sard.Rosc.
Santolina rosmarinifolia sub. arrabidensis Riv.-Guerra
Santolina rosmarinifolia sub. castellana Riv.-Guerra
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Santolina rosmarinifolia is yellow, with a tubular shape and five petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Santolina rosmarinifolia is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean. It can be propagated from seed, cuttings, or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. Water regularly and fertilize once a month during the growing season.
Where to Find Santolina rosmarinifolia
Santolina rosmarinifolia can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Italy, and France.
Santolina rosmarinifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Santolina rosmarinifolia?
Santolina rosmarinifolia
What are the common names of Santolina rosmarinifolia?
Rosemary Cotton, Cotton Lavender, and Cotton Rosemary
What is the growth habit of Santolina rosmarinifolia?
It is an evergreen shrub with a mounding growth habit.
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,