Lavandula rotundifolia
Lavandula rotundifolia, commonly known as Wild Lavender or Felty Lavender, is a resilient perennial herb native to the Mediterranean. Renowned for its aromatic, rounded leaves and fragrant purple blooms, this medicinal plant is prized in aromatherapy for its calming properties, ability to reduce anxiety, and soothing antiseptic qualities.
- Scientific name: Lavandula rotundifolia
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Lamiales, it falls under the family Lamiaceae. Finally, it is categorized within the genus Lavandula.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Lamiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Lavandula | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Lavandula rotundifolia, is recognized by various common names depending on the language and region. In English, it is most frequently referred to as wild lavender or clary lavender, while in French, it is called lavande papillon. In Spanish, the plant is known as lavanda de hoja redonda, and in Italian, it is called lavanda a foglie rotonde.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Lavandula rotundifolia, exhibits a very specific and limited geographical range. Its natural presence is primarily concentrated within the Macaronesian region. Specifically, its distribution can be identified in the archipelago of Cape Verde. Because of this localized occurrence, the species is considered endemic to these particular Atlantic islands. Therefore, its survival is closely tied to the unique environmental conditions found within this specific area.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Macaronesia | Cape Verde | WCVP |
Activities
Lavandula rotundifolia has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimalarial.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimalarial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Lavandula rotundifolia has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include malaria.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| malaria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |