Lavandula tenuisecta
Coss. ex Ball
Lamiaceae
Lavandula brevidens (Humbert) Maire
Lavandula coronopifolia brevidens Humbert
Lavandula coronopifolia mesatlantica Humbert
Lavandula coronopifolia moulouyana Humbert
Lavandula coronopifolia ziziana Humbert
Common Name:
General Information
Lavandula tenuisecta is an evergreen perennial plant with stems that become woody near the base. Much branched from the base, the erect stems are 20 - 40cm tall, occasionally to 50cm[
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 harvested from the wild for local use as a medicine.
Lavandula tenuisecta 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 - southwest and central Morocco
Habitat
Open rocky slopes and screes, gravel around stream beds; usually at elevaations from 1,800 - 2,500 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 |
| Medicinal Rating |  |
| Habit | Evergreen Shrub |
| Height | 0.40 m |
| Pollinators | Bees, Insects |
Cultivation Details
Lavandula tenuisecta is a plant of the arid subtropics, growing at higher elevations in the mountains of Morocco. Although a montane species, it has not proved to be cold-hardy in any but the mildest areas of the temperate zone[
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
None known
Medicinal
The plant is used locally for medicinal purposes[
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
].
Other Uses
None known
Propagation
Seed -
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