Limonium scoparium
Limonium scoparium, commonly known as sea lavender, is a resilient perennial herb native to coastal regions. Renowned for its delicate, colorful blossoms and salt-tolerant nature, this plant holds significant medicinal potential. Traditionally used in various cultures, it offers promising bioactive properties for treating inflammatory conditions and supporting overall wellness.
- Scientific name: Limonium scoparium
- 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, it is identified by its 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, Limonium scoparium, is known by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is frequently referred to as sea lavender, while in French, it is called lavande de mer. In Spanish, the species is known as lavanda de mar, and in Portuguese, it is called lavanda-do-mar.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide-ranging geographical distribution across several distinct regions. In Southeastern Europe, it can be found growing within the borders of Bulgaria. Its presence extends into Eastern Europe, where it is native to both Crimea and Ukraine. The species also reaches into Northern Africa, specifically inhabiting the territory of Egypt. Finally, its range stretches into Central Asia, where it is recorded in Kazakhstan.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Krym | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Ukraine | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Egypt | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Kazakhstan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Turkmenistan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Uzbekistan | WCVP |
| Caucasus | North Caucasus | WCVP |
| Caucasus | Transcaucasus | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Cyprus | WCVP |