Limonium narbonense
Limonium narbonense, commonly known as sea lavender, is a resilient coastal perennial celebrated for its delicate, colorful blooms. Thriving in saline environments, this hardy plant offers significant ethnobotanical value. Renowned for its potential therapeutic properties, it serves as a fascinating subject in traditional medicine and modern phytotherapy research.
- Scientific name: Limonium narbonense
- Family: Plumbaginaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Caryophyllales, it is classified under the family Plumbaginaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic designation is within the genus Limonium.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Caryophyllales | WCVP |
| Family | Plumbaginaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Limonium | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Limonium narbonense, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In German, it is called Schmalblättriger Strandflieder, while in Arabic, it is known as بهمن. Additionally, in Slovenian, the species is identified as ozkolistna mrežica.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| de | Schmalblättriger Strandflieder | Wikidata |
| ar | بهمن | Wikidata |
| sl | ozkolistna mrežica | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern concentrated throughout Southwestern Europe. It can be found growing across the coastal regions of France and Spain. Its presence is also noted within the territories of Portugal. Additionally, the species inhabits several Mediterranean islands, specifically Corse and Sardegna. These diverse locations highlight its preference for the unique environments of the southwestern European coastline.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Europe | Corse | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Sardegna | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Albania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Romania | WCVP |
Activities
Limonium narbonense has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |