Limonium girardianum

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Statice girardiana
• Statice willdenowii
• Limonium densiflorum

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, Limonium girafeanum, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Caryophyllales. Finally, it resides in the family Plumbaginaceae under the genus Limonium.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is a specific species of sea lavender found within the southwestern region of Europe. Its natural habitat is primarily concentrated in the Mediterranean coastal areas of France. Additionally, the species can be located across various territories in Spain. This limited distribution pattern suggests a preference for the unique climates found in these two specific countries. Consequently, its geographical range is closely tied to the coastal ecosystems of the southwestern European coastline.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Limonium girardianum is characterized by its status as a perennial plant, meaning it survives for more than two growing seasons and maintains a persistent presence in its natural habitat. Throughout its life cycle, the plant undergoes distinct stages of vegetative development and reproductive phases, often adapted to the specific environmental pressures of its ecosystem. As a perennial, it typically relies on established root systems or rhizomatous structures to endure periods of dormancy or unfavorable seasonal conditions, allowing it to re-emerge and continue its growth in subsequent years. This long-term survival strategy enables the plant to invest significant energy into robust structural development and periodic flowering cycles, ensuring its long-term contribution to its local ecological niche.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Limonium girardianum has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Gallic acid, Pinoresinol, dihydrokaempferol, quercitrin.

Gallic acid

1. International journal of environmental health research

Pinoresinol

1. International journal of environmental health research

dihydrokaempferol

1. International journal of environmental health research

quercitrin

1. International journal of environmental health research

Activities

Limonium girardianum has 2 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Antioxidant.

Anticancer

1. International journal of environmental health research

Antioxidant

1. International journal of environmental health research

Preparations

Limonium girardianum has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include hydroethanolic extracts.

Hydroethanolic extracts

1. International journal of environmental health research