Family: Plumbaginaceae
Author: (Gouan) Dumort.
Bibliography: Fl. Belg.: 27 (1827)
Year: 1827
Status: accepted
Rank: species
Genus: Limonium
Vegetable: False
Observations: Europe to Medit.
Description
Matted sea-lavender, scientifically known as Limonium bellidifolium, is a notable member of the Plumbaginaceae family. This perennial plant is native to a vast region extending from Europe to the Mediterranean, thriving in a variety of coastal habitats.
Characterized by its low-growing, mat-like structure, the matted sea-lavender displays clusters of small, delicate flowers, typically blooming in shades of lavender, pink, or white. Its leaves are often basal, forming rosettes that lay flat against the ground, which helps the plant survive in harsh, salty environments often found near coastlines.
Adapted to saline conditions, Limonium bellidifolium is a resilient species that contributes significantly to the stabilisation of sandy soil, preventing erosion and promoting coastal ecosystem health. Its ecological importance is mirrored by its aesthetic appeal, making it a subject of interest for both conservationists and gardeners.
The historical identification of this species can be traced back to Dumortier’s work in 1827, as noted in “Flora Belgica,” where it was originally described. This early botanical documentation has laid the groundwork for subsequent studies and our understanding of the plant’s distribution and classification.
Overall, matted sea-lavender is a fascinating plant that exemplifies the beauty and resilience of coastal flora, playing a critical role in its natural habitat while offering visual charm to those who cultivate it in suitable garden settings.
Common Names
Swe: filigransrisp
Eng: matted sea-lavender
Cym: lafant matiog, lafant-y-môr gorweddol
En: Matted sea-lavender, Caspia Statice, Wispy Statice
Fi: Lankaikiviuhko
Fr: Limonium à feuilles de pâquerette, Statice à feuilles de pâquerette
De: Gänseblümchenblättriger Strandflieder
It: Limonio del Caspio
Sv: Filigransrisp
Cy: Lafant-y-môr gorweddol, Lafant Matiog
Synonyms
- Statice airoides (Tausch)
- Statice dubyeana (Bubani)
- Taxanthema bellidifolium ((Gouan) Sweet)
- Statice patens (Fisch. ex Boiss.)
- Statice bellidifolia var. divaricata (DC.)
- Statice dubyi (Gren. & Godr.)
- Limonium danubiale (Klokov)
- Statice limonium var. bellidifolia (Gouan)
- Statice bellidifolia subsp. dubyi ((Godr.) Bonnier & Layens)
- Limonium dubyi ((Gren. & Godr.) Kuntze)
- Limonium bellidifolium subsp. dubyi ((Gren. & Godr.) P.Fourn.)
- Statice limonium var. bellidifolium (Gouan)
Distribution
- Cyprus (native)
- East Aegean Is. (native)
- France (native)
- Great Britain (native)
- Greece (native)
- Italy (native)
- Krym (native)
- Romania (native)
- Sardegna (native)
- South European Russi (native)
- Spain (native)
- Tunisia (native)
- Turkey (native)
- Turkey-in-Europe (native)
- Ukraine (native)
- Yugoslavia (native)
Additional Images
Flower
Taken May 25, 2022 by yuriko yano (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jan 5, 2022 by Pieter Verbrugghe (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jun 6, 2021 by Sylvain Piry (cc-by-sa)
Taken Aug 11, 2018 by Carlos Morate (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jun 3, 2018 by Martine humbert (cc-by-sa)
Leaf
Taken Dec 30, 2020 by Sarah François (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jun 6, 2021 by Sylvain Piry (cc-by-sa)
Taken May 27, 2014 by Tela Botanica − Liliane Roubaudi (cc-by-sa)
Taken May 17, 2014 by Tela Botanica − Liliane Roubaudi (cc-by-sa)
Taken Nov 9, 2022 by Machi (cc-by-sa)
Bark
Taken Mar 3, 2021 by Aymeric DEPAUX (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jun 14, 2020 by Sylvain Piry (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jun 6, 2021 by Sylvain Piry (cc-by-sa)
Habit
Taken May 22, 2010 by Tela Botanica − Liliane Roubaudi (cc-by-sa)
Taken May 17, 2014 by Tela Botanica − Liliane Roubaudi (cc-by-sa)
Taken May 17, 2014 by Tela Botanica − Liliane Roubaudi (cc-by-sa)
Taken May 27, 2014 by Tela Botanica − Liliane Roubaudi (cc-by-sa)
Taken May 27, 2014 by Tela Botanica − Liliane Roubaudi (cc-by-sa)
Other
Taken Jan 1, 1970 by Photoflora – L’Abbé COSTE (©)
Taken Jan 1, 1970 by Photoflora – L’Abbé COSTE (©)
Taken May 17, 2014 by Tela Botanica − Liliane Roubaudi (cc-by-sa)
Taken May 22, 2010 by Tela Botanica − Liliane Roubaudi (cc-by-sa)
Taken May 22, 2010 by Tela Botanica − Liliane Roubaudi (cc-by-sa)
Sources
- WFO (No URL)
- IPNI (No URL)
- POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:686660-1)
- GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/4090205)
- PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Limonium bellidifolium (Gouan) Dumort.)
Specifications
Growth
Ph maximum: 7.5
Ph minimum: 7.0
Light: 9
Atmospheric humidity: 4
Soil nutriments: 4
Soil salinity: 5