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