Santolina corsica
Santolina corsica, commonly known as Corsican santolina, is a resilient evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean. Renowned for its aromatic, silvery-gray foliage and bright yellow button-like flowers, it is prized in herbalism for its antiseptic properties and in landscaping for its drought tolerance and striking ornamental beauty.
- Scientific name: Santolina corsica
- Family: Asteraceae
- 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 Asterales, it is classified under the family Asteraceae and the genus Santolina.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Santolina | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant is known by several different names depending on the region and language, but in French, it is specifically referred to as la santoline de Corse.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| fr | santoline de Corse | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily found within the specific regions of Southwestern Europe. Its native range is quite restricted to a few Mediterranean islands. Specifically, it grows naturally on the island of Corse. Additionally, its distribution extends to the nearby island of Sardegna. These two locations define the core geographical footprint of the species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Europe | Corse | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Sardegna | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Santolina corsica, is primarily utilized in herbal applications through its aerial parts. These above-ground structures include the aromatic, silvery-gray foliage and the small, yellow flowering heads that characterize the species. Because the essential oils and therapeutic compounds are concentrated within the leaves and blooms, the aerial parts are typically harvested for drying and subsequent use in traditional remedies.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Santolina corsica has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antiviral.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |