Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Buek
Source:
cmp
Year:
1837
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 11: 129 (1837)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000358490
Common Names
- Lobostemon laevigatus
- Smooth Lobostemon
- Smooth-leaf Lobostemon
Synonyms
- Lobostemon wrightii Schinz [unknown]
- Penthysa laevigata (L.) Raf. [unknown]
- Echium laevigatum L. [conserved]
- Penthysa levigata Raf. [unknown]
Description
Lobostemon laevigatus (also called Smooth Lavender, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub that is native to the Mediterranean region. It has grey-green leaves and small, lavender-colored flowers. It grows in sunny, dry habitats such as rocky hillsides and open fields.
Uses & Benefits
Lobostemon laevigatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its antifungal, anti-inflammatory, and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lobostemon laevigatus is white and has five petals. The seed is small and round, with a light brown color. The seedlings have small, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lobostemon laevigatus is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It prefers well-drained, sandy soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained seed-raising mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and should be semi-hardwood cuttings with at least two nodes. These should be treated with a rooting hormone and placed in a well-drained potting mix.
Where to Find Lobostemon laevigatus
Lobostemon laevigatus can be found in the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, and Limpopo provinces of South Africa.
Lobostemon laevigatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lobostemon laevigatus?
Lobostemon laevigatus
What is the common name of Lobostemon laevigatus?
Smooth Lobostemon
What is the habitat of Lobostemon laevigatus?
It grows in dry, sunny places, such as steppes, meadows, and rocky slopes.
Species in the Lobostemon genus
Lobostemon fruticosus,
Lobostemon paniculiformis,
Lobostemon montanus,
Lobostemon muirii,
Lobostemon paniculatus,
Lobostemon lucidus,
Lobostemon regulariflorus,
Lobostemon oederifolius,
Lobostemon glaber,
Lobostemon glaucophyllus,
Lobostemon gracilis,
Lobostemon hottentoticus,
Lobostemon marlothii,
Lobostemon laevigatus,
Lobostemon sanguineus,
Lobostemon stachydeus,
Lobostemon trichotomus,
Lobostemon trigonus,
Lobostemon strigosus,
Lobostemon echioides,
Lobostemon collinus,
Lobostemon curvifolius,
Lobostemon daltonii,
Lobostemon decorus,
Lobostemon argenteus,
Lobostemon cinereus,
Lobostemon belliformis,
Lobostemon capitatus,
Lobostemon oederiaefolius,
Lobostemon paniculiformis,
Lobostemon stachydeus,
Lobostemon trichotomus,
Species in the Boraginaceae family
Actinocarya acaulis,
Actinocarya tibetica,
Adelocaryum coelestinum,
Adelocaryum flexuosum,
Adelocaryum malabaricum,
Adelocaryum nebulicola,
Adelocaryum lambertianum,
Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum,
Aegonychon zollingeri,
Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum,
Aegonychon calabricum,
Aegonychon calabrum,
Afrotysonia africana,
Afrotysonia glochidiata,
Afrotysonia pilosicaulis,
Alkanna amana,
Alkanna angustifolia,
Alkanna areolata,
Alkanna attilae,
Alkanna aucheriana,
Alkanna auranitica,
Alkanna bracteosa,
Alkanna caliensis,
Alkanna cappadocica,
Alkanna confusa,
Alkanna corcyrensis,
Alkanna cordifolia,
Alkanna dumanii,
Alkanna frigida,
Alkanna froedinii,
Alkanna galilaea,
Alkanna graeca,
Alkanna haussknechtii,
Alkanna hellenica,
Alkanna hirsutissima,
Alkanna hispida,
Alkanna incana,
Alkanna intercedens,
Alkanna jordanovii,
Alkanna kotschyana,
Alkanna leiocarpa,
Alkanna leptophylla,
Alkanna lutea,
Alkanna macrophylla,
Alkanna macrosiphon,
Alkanna maleolens,
Alkanna megacarpa,
Alkanna methanaea,
Alkanna milliana,
Alkanna mughlae,