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