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sea lavender

Limonium · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Sea lavender, scientifically known as Limonium, is a resilient genus of flowering plants cherished for its vibrant, papery blooms. Thriving in coastal environments, these salt-tolerant perennials offer significant medicinal potential, particularly in traditional practices for treating inflammation and respiratory ailments, while adding ethereal beauty to any botanical collection.

Family
Plumbaginaceae
Native range
Europe
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Marsh Rosemary · Sea-Lavender · 5 more
Scientific synonyms
Plegorhiza · Taxanthema · 4 more

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Limonium

Synonyms

Regional and Traditional Names

Spanish:

  • Siempreviva
  • Estátices

German:

  • Strandflieder
  • Halligflieder
  • Strandflieder

French:

  • Statice
  • Limoniums

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

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. It is specifically identified by the genus Limonium.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Caryophyllales
Family Plumbaginaceae
Genus Limonium

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several regions of Northern Europe. It can be found growing within the coastal or inland landscapes of Denmark. Additionally, its presence is documented throughout Great Britain and Ireland. The species also extends its range further north into the territories of Norway. Finally, it is known to inhabit various parts of Sweden.

Region Area
Northern Europe Denmark
Northern Europe Great Britain
Northern Europe Ireland
Northern Europe Norway
Northern Europe Sweden
Middle Europe Austria
Middle Europe Belgium
Middle Europe Czechia-Slovakia
Middle Europe Germany
Middle Europe Hungary

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Limonium has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Gallic acid.

Chemicals reported in Limonium
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Gallic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Gallic acid

  1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

Preparations

Preparations Sources Consensus
extracts The Journal of pharmacy and pharmacology (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆