Lavandula × intermedia
Lavandula ×intermedia
Lavandula × intermedia, commonly known as Lavandin, is a highly aromatic hybrid between true lavender and spike lavender. Renowned for its intense essential oil content, it is widely utilized in aromatherapy, perfumery, and traditional medicine to promote relaxation, soothe skin irritations, and alleviate mild symptoms of anxiety and insomnia.
- Scientific name: Lavandula × intermedia
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae, the order Lamiales, and the family Lamiaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Lavandula, specifically identified as the hybrid species Lavandula × intermedia.
| 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 is known by several different names depending on the language: in English, it is referred to as Lavandula × intermedia, while in Catalan it is called lavandí. In German, the name used is Lavandiin, and in both Vietnamese and Spanish, it is commonly identified as Lavandula intermedia.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| en | Lavandula ×intermedia | Wikidata |
| ca | lavandí | Wikidata |
| de | Lavandin | Wikidata |
| vi | Lavandula intermedia | Wikidata |
| es | Lavandula intermedia | Wikidata |
| ceb | Lavandula intermedia | Wikidata |
| sv | Lavandula intermedia | Wikidata |
| war | Lavandula intermedia | Wikidata |
| fr | Lavandula intermedia | Wikidata |
| bg | Lavandula intermedia | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Lavandula × intermedia, exhibits a specific geographical distribution within the Mediterranean region. Its presence is notably concentrated in the southwestern part of Europe. Specifically, it can be found growing across various landscapes in France. Additionally, this hybrid species is widely distributed throughout the territory of Spain. These two countries serve as the primary hubs for its cultivation and natural occurrence.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Lavandula × intermedia, is primarily valued for its highly aromatic flowers, which are arranged in dense, vibrant spikes that attract pollinators. These blossoms serve as the vital source for the extraction of its potent essential oil, a fragrant liquid produced through steam distillation. The oil captured from these floral parts contains the complex chemical compounds responsible for the plant's therapeutic properties, making it a cornerstone in aromatherapy and natural medicine.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flowers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| essential oil | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Lavandula × intermedia has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1,8-cineole, borneol, chicoric, polyphenols.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 1,8-cineole | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| borneol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chicoric | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polyphenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Lavandula × intermedia has 10 reported activities identified across 10 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Allelopathic, Analgesic, Antibacterial, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 10
- Scientific sources
- 10
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Allelopathic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiprotozoal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antithrombotic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anxiolytic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Neuroprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Sedative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Lavandula × intermedia has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include colitis, gastrointestinal disorders.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| colitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gastrointestinal disorders | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |