Lavandula atriplicifolia
Benth.
Lamiaceae
Lavandula canescens Deflers
Sabaudia atriplicifolia (Benth.) Chiov.
Sabaudia helenae Buscal. & Muschl.
Common Name:
General Information
Lavandula atriplicifolia is an evergreen, much-branched, weak-stemmed shrub. The upright stems can be 30 - 130cm tall[
2219- Title
- The Genus Lavendula
- Publication
-
- Author
- Upson T. & Andrews S.
- Publisher
- Timber Press; Portland, Oregon
- Year
- 2004
- ISBN
- 0-88192-642-6
- Description
- Very detailed study of the genus, its species and hybrids. An excellent work, very well illustrated
].
The plant is cultivated as a pot-herb in Yemen
Lavandula atriplicifolia is classified as 'Near Threatened' in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species(2004)[
2219- Title
- The Genus Lavendula
- Publication
-
- Author
- Upson T. & Andrews S.
- Publisher
- Timber Press; Portland, Oregon
- Year
- 2004
- ISBN
- 0-88192-642-6
- Description
- Very detailed study of the genus, its species and hybrids. An excellent work, very well illustrated
].
Known Hazards
None known
Botanical References
2219- Title
- The Genus Lavendula
- Publication
-
- Author
- Upson T. & Andrews S.
- Publisher
- Timber Press; Portland, Oregon
- Year
- 2004
- ISBN
- 0-88192-642-6
- Description
- Very detailed study of the genus, its species and hybrids. An excellent work, very well illustrated
Range
N. Africa - Egypt to the western Arabian Peninsula - N. Africa - Saudi Arabia, Yemen
Habitat
Arid volcanic cliffs, rocky slopes and outcrops on the high plateau region of the escarpment and surrounding mountains; at elevations from 2,000 - 3,000 metres[
2219- Title
- The Genus Lavendula
- Publication
-
- Author
- Upson T. & Andrews S.
- Publisher
- Timber Press; Portland, Oregon
- Year
- 2004
- ISBN
- 0-88192-642-6
- Description
- Very detailed study of the genus, its species and hybrids. An excellent work, very well illustrated
].
Properties
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened |
| Edibility Rating |  |
| Other Uses Rating |  |
| Habit | Evergreen Shrub |
| Height | 0.80 m |
| Pollinators | Bees, Insects |
| Cultivation Status | Cultivated, Wild |
Cultivation Details
Lavandula atriplicifolia is native to desert and dry shrubland regions in the subtropical zone.
The plant is aromatic[
2219- Title
- The Genus Lavendula
- Publication
-
- Author
- Upson T. & Andrews S.
- Publisher
- Timber Press; Portland, Oregon
- Year
- 2004
- ISBN
- 0-88192-642-6
- Description
- Very detailed study of the genus, its species and hybrids. An excellent work, very well illustrated
].
Edible Uses
The plant is cultivated as a pot herb[
2219- Title
- The Genus Lavendula
- Publication
-
- Author
- Upson T. & Andrews S.
- Publisher
- Timber Press; Portland, Oregon
- Year
- 2004
- ISBN
- 0-88192-642-6
- Description
- Very detailed study of the genus, its species and hybrids. An excellent work, very well illustrated
].
Medicinal
None known
Other Uses
Sprigs of the plant, mixed with rue (Ruta species) and basil (Ocimum species) are used locally by women as decorations[
2219- Title
- The Genus Lavendula
- Publication
-
- Author
- Upson T. & Andrews S.
- Publisher
- Timber Press; Portland, Oregon
- Year
- 2004
- ISBN
- 0-88192-642-6
- Description
- Very detailed study of the genus, its species and hybrids. An excellent work, very well illustrated
].
Propagation
Seed -
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