Limonium vulgare
Common sea-lavender
Limonium vulgare, commonly known as sea lavender, is a resilient perennial herb native to coastal regions. Renowned for its delicate, airy clusters of violet flowers, this plant thrives in saline environments. Beyond its ornamental beauty, it holds significant botanical interest for its unique ecological role and potential medicinal properties.
- Scientific name: Limonium vulgare
- Family: Plumbaginaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Caryophyllales, it is further categorized into the family Plumbaginaceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific 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 vulgare, is referred to by various regional names depending on the language and location. In German, it is called Gewöhnlicher Strandflieder, while in French, it is known as Lavande de mer. The Azerbaijani name for this species is Adi dəvəayağı, and in the Alemannic dialect, it is called Strunfliider. Additionally, in Hungarian, the plant is identified as tengerparti sóvirág.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| de | Gewöhnlicher Strandflieder | Wikidata |
| fr | Lavande de mer | Wikidata |
| az | Adi dəvəayağı | Wikidata |
| frr | Strunfliider | Wikidata |
| hu | tengerparti sóvirág | Wikidata |
| hsb | Přimórski suchi bozyk | Wikidata |
| sv | Marrisp | Wikidata |
| bg | обикновена гърлица | Wikidata |
| cy | Lafant y môr | Wikidata |
| br | Lavand-arvor | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad distribution across several regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, its presence is well-documented in Denmark, Great Britain, and Sweden. Moving toward Middle Europe, the species can also be found growing within the borders of Belgium. Additionally, it is commonly distributed throughout Germany. Together, these locations highlight the plant's ability to thrive in diverse European landscapes.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Netherlands | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
Chemicals
Limonium vulgare has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include antimicrobial, antioxidant.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Limonium vulgare has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |