Lobularia canariensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
canariensis
ID:
1218827
Status:
valid
Authors:
(DC.) L.Borgen
Source:
tro
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. 91: 66 (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001218165
Common Names
- Lobularia canariensis
- Canariensis Lobularia
- Canariensis's Lobularia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lobularia canariensis (also called Canary Islands lobularia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Canary Islands. It has small, white flowers and linear leaves. It grows in dry, sunny habitats, such as grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Lobularia canariensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Lobularia canariensis sub. fruticosa (Webb) L.BorgenLobularia canariensis sub. marginata (Webb) L.Borgen
Lobularia canariensis sub. palmensis (Christ) L.Borgen
Lobularia canariensis sub. rosula-venti (Svent.) L.Borgen
Lobularia canariensis sub. spathulata (J.A.Schmidt) L.Borgen
Lobularia canariensis sub. microsperma L.Borgen
Lobularia canariensis sub. succulenta L.Borgen
Lobularia canariensis sub. intermedia (Webb) L.Borgen
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Lobularia canariensis flower is a white or yellowish-white flower with a tubular shape. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a green stem with small, white flowers.
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Lobularia canariensis is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to propagate from seed and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. The soil should be well-drained and fertile. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every few weeks. Deadhead to encourage new growth and divide the clumps every few years.
Where to Find Lobularia canariensis
Lobularia canariensis can be found in the Canary Islands.
Species in the Lobularia genus
Species in the Brassicaceae family
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References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-4104627: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Liv Borgen (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Borgen' in the authors string.