Santolina tincloria - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tincloria
ID:
38277
Status:
valid
Authors:
Molina,
Source:
gcc
Year:
Citation Micro:
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000037606
Common Names
- Santolina tincloria
- Tincloria Cotton Lavender
- Tincloria Cotton Sage
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Santolina tincloria (also called 'Cotton Lavender', among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, grey-green leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky soils, and on slopes and hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Santolina tincloria is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used to create a low-growing hedge. It is also used to attract beneficial insects and birds to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Santolina tincloria is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and have long stems.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Santolina tincloria is a small, evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is drought-tolerant and prefers well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by seed, cuttings, or division.
Where to Find Santolina tincloria
Santolina tincloria is native to the Mediterranean and can be found in dry, rocky areas.
Santolina tincloria FAQ
What is the scientific name of Santolina tincloria?
Santolina tincloria
What type of plant is Santolina tincloria?
A shrub
What are the common names of Santolina tincloria?
Tinctoria Cotton Lavender
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-136368: Based on the initial data import
Giovanni Juan Ignazio Molina (1740-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Molina' in the authors string.