Lavandula ×intermedia

Lavandula × intermedia · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (30 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Lavandula × intermedia, scientifically known as Lavandin, is a highly aromatic hybrid cultivar celebrated for its potent essential oils. Combining English and French lavender, it offers intense fragrance and therapeutic properties. Widely used in aromatherapy and skincare, this resilient plant is prized for its calming, antiseptic, and soothing benefits.

Family
Lamiaceae
Native range
Europe
Parts used
Flower
Common names
Lavandula ×Intermedia · Dutch Lavender · 3 more
Scientific synonyms
Not available

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Lavandula × intermedia

Regional and Traditional Names

Spanish:

  • Lavandula intermedia

German:

  • Lavandin
  • Lavandula ×intermedia
  • Lavandula intermedia
  • Spiklavendel

French:

  • Lavandula intermedia
  • grosse lavande
  • lavande bâtarde

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

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
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Lamiales
Family Lamiaceae
Genus Lavandula

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

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
Southwestern Europe France
Southwestern Europe Spain

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Plant Parts

Lavandula × intermedia has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include flower.

Plant parts reported in Lavandula × intermedia
Plant part Supporting sources Consensus
Flower 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Flower

  1. Yakugaku zasshi : Journal of the Pharmaceutical Society of Japan

Chemicals

Lavandula × intermedia has 15 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Borneol, 1,8-Cineole, 3-Carene, 3-Hexen-1-ol, COSMOSIIN.

Chemicals reported in Lavandula × intermedia
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Borneol 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
1,8-Cineole 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
3-Carene 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
3-Hexen-1-ol 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
COSMOSIIN 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Chicoric 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Cynaroside 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Eucalyptol 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
LINALYL ACETATE 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Linalool 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Borneol

  1. American journal of physiology. Gastrointestinal and liver physiology
  2. Yakugaku zasshi : Journal of the Pharmaceutical Society of Japan

1,8-Cineole

  1. American journal of physiology. Gastrointestinal and liver physiology

3-Carene

  1. Yakugaku zasshi : Journal of the Pharmaceutical Society of Japan

3-Hexen-1-ol

  1. Yakugaku zasshi : Journal of the Pharmaceutical Society of Japan

COSMOSIIN

  1. Experimental eye research

Chicoric

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Cynaroside

  1. Experimental eye research

Eucalyptol

  1. Yakugaku zasshi : Journal of the Pharmaceutical Society of Japan

LINALYL ACETATE

  1. Yakugaku zasshi : Journal of the Pharmaceutical Society of Japan

Linalool

  1. Yakugaku zasshi : Journal of the Pharmaceutical Society of Japan

Activities

Lavandula × intermedia has 10 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Allelopathic, Analgesic, Antibacterial, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant.

Activities reported in Lavandula × intermedia
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Allelopathic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Analgesic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antibacterial 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antimicrobial 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antioxidant 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antiprotozoal 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antithrombotic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Anxiolytic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Neuroprotective 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Sedative 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Allelopathic

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Analgesic

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Antibacterial

  1. Plant disease

Antimicrobial

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Antioxidant

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Antiprotozoal

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Antithrombotic

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Anxiolytic

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Neuroprotective

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Sedative

  1. Plant disease

Medicinal Uses

Lavandula × intermedia has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include colitis, gastrointestinal disorders.

Most Reported Uses

Use Sources Consensus
colitis American journal of physiology. Gastrointestinal and liver physiology (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
gastrointestinal disorders American journal of physiology. Gastrointestinal and liver physiology (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Preparations

Preparations Sources Consensus
Lavandiin essential oil Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
extract Experimental eye research (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
hydrosols BMC plant biology (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
steam distillation Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
volatile oils BMC plant biology (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆