The new york flora atlas is a source of information for the distribution of plants within the state, as well as information on plant habitats, associated ecological communities, and taxonomy. Lavandula was thought to originate in asia but the greatest plant diversity is found in the western regions of the world. Lavandula synonyms, lavandula pronunciation, lavandula translation, english dictionary definition of lavandula. The genus lavandula is a member of the lamiaceae labiatae family, which includes 39 species. Certain types of lavender oil have also been shown to have antimicrobial and antifungal properties. There are a lot of different types of lavenders and they grow across different continents of the world. Zheljazkov and others published lavandula species find. Fabricia in the germplasm resources information network grin, u. The plants database includes the following 4 species of lavandula. Kingdom plantae plants subkingdom tracheobionta vascular plants superdivision spermatophyta seed plants division magnoliophyta flowering plants class magnoliopsida dicotyledons subclass asteridae order lamiales family lamiaceae. Lavandula lavender genus lavandula asterid dicot genus genus of more or less advanced dicotyledonous herbs and some trees and shrubs family.
See more ideas about lavender varieties, lavender, lavandula. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. Jun 20, 20 there are over a hundred different varieties of lavender. Lavandula genus lamiaceae is a source of ecofriendly herbs because of their insecticidal activity due to their 1,8cineole and camphor content 1. Currently, data on the antimicrobial activity of lavender plants have been. Two centuries later, leyel recommended a tissane or even a spray of lavender to cure nervous headaches, especially if worn under the. Lavender flowers have a strong fragrant odor, and an aromatic, warm, bitterish taste.
The genus lavandula by tim upson, 9780881926422, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Check other web resources for lavandula angustifolia mill flora of china. For stress, headache, intestinal gas, rheumatism psoriasis. Most of rirdcs publications are available for viewing, free downloading or. Taylor francis, london, pp 251262 lisbalchin m 2012 lavender. Long prized by the fragrance industry for its essential oils, the genus lavandula is steadily increasing in popularity among gardeners and horticulturists worldwide. A number or rare species cultivated in australia and new zealand belong to the pterostachys group.
Itis taxonomy is based on the latest scientific consensus available, and is provided as a general reference source for interested parties. Pin on from my rotting body, flowers shall grow, and i am. The genus lavandula medicinal and aromatic plants industrial. Botanically, the genus lavandula can be divided into 5 subgeneric groups. Lavandula article about lavandula by the free dictionary. Current research focusing on the inherent synergism of lavandula angustifolia miller demonstrates. Jun 15, 2004 the genus lavandula by tim upson, 9780881926422, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The most important levels of classification are family, genus, and species. Lavandula angustifolia miller is a lavender grown in france and is the only one. About the classification report about the classification download. The genus lavandula is a comprehensive volume covering all aspects of our current knowledge of lavender, including.
Reviewed in the united kingdom on september 24, 2019. In the secondary area of pharmacognosy and phytotherapy, essential oil is. The record derives from wcsp data supplied on 20120323 which reports it as an accepted name record 109005 with original publication details. The pretty sweet, spicy, perfumed flowers are edible. Ncbis search engine for pubmed citations, genbank sequences, etc. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Lavandula angustifolia moench lavandula angustifolia bubani.
Click below on a thumbnail map or name for species profiles. It was probably not a common garden plant in his time, though mentioned by spencer as the lavender still gray and by gerard as growing in his garden and the kings. All lavenders belong to the genus lavandula and are in the plant family known as labiatae. Click on a scientific name below to expand it in the plants classification report. In addition, users can learn about the location of vouchered specimens and see images to get a better visual for each plant. Lavender is distributed over culture to produce disease free and genetically identical. Click on names to expand them, and on p for plants profiles. Many people are surprised to learn that lavender grows in the desert wadis of south sinai. However, it is not a legal authority for statutory or regulatory purposes. Lavandula species lavandula angustifolia name synonyms lavandula delphinensis jord. English lavender typically blooms late spring to early summer and generally needs, or. The sedative properties of the essential oil of lavender lavandula angustifolia miller and of its main constituents. The genus lavandula medicinal and aromatic plants industrial profiles pamomi.
Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Article citation database or nal catalog of usdas national agricultural library entrez. These are primarily included because names of species rank are. Lavandula is the latin genus referring to lavender. All the garden and common lavenders belong to the stoechas and spica groups. Lavandula from the latin verb lavare meaning to wash, reference to the use of water perfumed by oils of members of the genus. Lavandula are worldwide plants that occur over the mediterranean, europe, north africa. Lavandula dentata is an highly aromatic, shrub with a long history of cultivation, and it is especially useful as a conservatory plant in the northern hemisphere because of its extended winterflowering season carolus clusius, a flemish doctor and botanist, was the first european to describe the species, as stoechas secunda, in 1576 from a specimen. The lavandin cultivars are slightly less hardy than lavandula angustifolia, but tend to grow larger and. Lavender is a longestablished essential oil, with a legendary folk tradition. A volatile oil distilled from the fresh flowering tops of lavandula vera.
Lavandula common name lavender is a genus stay safe and healthy. Lavandula angustifolia an overview sciencedirect topics. History of usage of lavandula species jo castle and maria lisbalchin 4. In the perfume industry, essential oil is extracted from the flowers of the plant spike lavender. Pdf plants of the genus lavandula from farm to pharmacy. Lavandula stoechas bandera purple w ith its aromatic herbal attributes and landscape presence, the demand for lavender continues to increase. Electronic plant information centre of royal botanic gardens, kew. Read download the genus lavandula pdf pdf download. Lavender the genus lavandula medicinal and aromatic plants industrial profiles. Currently, data on the antimicrobial activity of lavender plants have been scientifically confirmed. General introduction to the genus lavandula maria lisbalchin 2. We do not intend the plant list to be complete for names of infraspecific rank. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required.
This is divided into other subspecies lavandula delphinensis and lavandula fragrans. Classification for kingdom plantae down to genus lavandula l. This is the first full treatment of this important genus to be undertaken since 1937. Lavandula in the germplasm resources information network grin, u.
Lavandula definition of lavandula by the free dictionary. The true lavender is from lavandula angustifolia also called lavandula officinalis, lavandula vera. The genus lavandula labiatae, consisting of about 28 species, is widely distributed in the archipelagoes of the atlantic ocean and the. Usda, ars, germplasm resources information network. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. Many members of the genus are cultivated extensively in temperate climates as ornamental plants for. There are about 39 different recognized species of this plant. English lavender lavandula angustifolia is the most commonly grown lavender, but spanish lavender lavandula stoechas has many uniquely appealing characteristics that sets it apart from others.
He mentioned lavender only once, although it was grown in herb gardens, especially knot gardens. This selection of spanish lavender is a very showy plant in the garden or in a container. The free radical scavenging ability was measured as a percentage of dpph decoloration using the. This page was last edited on 14 november 2011, at 16. It is native to the old world and is found from cape verde and the canary islands, europe across to northern and eastern africa, the mediterranean, southwest asia, china plectranthus mona lavender to southeast india. Lavandula angustifolia flower ahpa botanical identity. Volume 29 entitled lavender, the genus lavandula, which contains chapters. Many members of the genus are cultivated extensively in. It is native to the old world and is found from cape verde and the canary islands, europe across to northern and eastern africa, the mediterranean, southwest asia to southeast india. This plant family also includes other garden herb plants such as thymes, mints, rosemary, basil, sage and savory. Lavandula a genus of plants of the family labiatae. The genus lavandula a botanical magazine monograph. Lavandula species are mainly grown for their essential oils, which are used in perfumery, cosmetics, food processing and aromatherapy products, and for their use as ornamental plants and ingredients in numerous cottage industry products.
Byproduct of lavandula latifolia essential oil distillation as source of. Lavandula angustifolia lavender most commonly true lavender or english lavender, though not native to england. Lavandula angustifolia, better known as english lavender, is the most valued lavandula species for oil production and is the topselling lavender in the perennial market. Three lavandula species are principally cultivated for the commercial production of their essential oils, namely.
In the case of lavender and lavandin, they both are part of the. Chemotypes investigation of lavandula essential oils. Lavandula common name lavender is a genus of 47 known species of flowering plants in the mint family, lamiaceae. The lavandula genus, belonging to the lamiaceae, includes 39 species, with nearly 400 registered cultivars. It treats 40 species and their cultivars and hybrids, presenting their taxonomy, distribution, and the history of their cultivation. References lavandula species medicinal plants archive. The plant list includes a further 140 scientific plant names of infraspecific rank for the genus lavandula. The plant list includes 120 scientific plant names of species rank for the genus lavandula. While every effort has been made to provide the most reliable and uptodate information available, ultimate legal requirements with respect to species are contained in. Willowvale 18118818 24 24 24 bushy plant with gray green foliage and plump purple flowers, displaying long ears on top. Lavandula dentata french lavender stoechas dentata care. Stagshorn lavender lavandula coronopifolia is one of 47 lavender species in the lavandula genus and one of. It is slightly fragrant and has lavenderpurple flowers from spring until the first frost.
Lavandula x intermedia, also called lavandin, is a hybrid cross between lavandula angustifolia english lavender and lavandula latifolia portuguese lavender. History of nomenclature of lavandula species, hybrids and cultivars maria lisbalchin 5. Join our friendly community that shares tips and ideas for gardens, along with seeds and plants. Countless variations have been produced due to the ability to cross pollinate with other members in the lavender species. The genus lavandula medicinal and aromatic plants industrial profiles book 29 maria lisbalchin.
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