Santolina oblongifolia
Santolina oblongifolia, commonly known as Cotton Lavender, is a resilient evergreen shrub prized for its aromatic, silver-grey foliage and bright yellow blooms. Native to Mediterranean climates, this hardy plant is valued in traditional medicine for its antiseptic properties and is frequently used in herbal remedies and ornamental landscaping.
- Scientific name: Santolina oblongifolia
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Following the order Asterales, it is a member of the Asteraceae family. Finally, it is taxonomically identified under 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, known scientifically as Santolina oblongifolia, is recognized by several common names depending on the region and language. In Spanish, it is frequently referred to as Manzanilla de Gredos or simply as Santolina.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| es | Manzanilla de Gredos | Wikidata |
| es | Santolina | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily found within the specific region of Southwestern Europe. Its natural occurrence is notably concentrated in the country of Spain. Within this territory, it inhabits particular ecological niches that support its growth. The geographical range of Santolina oblongifolia is therefore quite restricted to these Mediterranean landscapes. Consequently, understanding its distribution is essential for studying its local environmental requirements.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
Chemicals
Santolina oblongifolia has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include aesculetin, apigenin, herniarin, luteolin, quercetin.
- Total chemicals
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aesculetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| apigenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| herniarin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| luteolin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| scopoletin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| scopolin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |