Two of the most commonly used lavenders are lavandula angustifolia and lavandula latifolia. Zheljazkov and others published lavandula species find, read. Apr 11, 2020 lavender countable and uncountable, plural lavenders any of a group of european plants, genus, lavandula, of the mint family. Hart s, lisbalchin m 2002 pharmacology of lavandula essential oils and extracts in vitro and in vivo. Although there is considerable anecdotal information about the biological activity of these oils much of this. 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.
Lavender the genus lavandula medicinal and aromatic plants industrial profiles. Itis taxonomy is based on the latest scientific consensus available, and is provided as a general reference source for interested parties. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. The genus lavandula is widely used for herbal purposes and its active compounds exhibit many phytotherapeutic activities 11, 12. These hybrids, frequently called lavandin, originated as a natural cross and were initially developed in france as early as the 1820s for their heightened oil content. The genus lavandula, 1st edition hardback routledge. Hybridization can occur in the wild with english lavender lavandula angustifolia. Lavandula common name lavender is a genus of 47 known species of flowering plants in.
Lavenders thrive in the arid west, but are best grown as annuals or container plants in the south, as they do not thrive in areas of high humidity with the exception of lavandula dentata and l. Pdf plants of the genus lavandula from farm to pharmacy. The genus lavandula medicinal and aromatic plants industrial profiles pamomi. Lavender grows best in full sun and slightly alkaline soils, whichmakesitaperfectplant for colorado. Lavandula x intermedia grosso walters gardens, inc.
Lavender diseases and pests, description, uses, propagation. Barack obama endorses joe biden, says he has all the qualities we need. Flowers bloom in the summer and are wonderful for drying as well as charming, fragrant bouquets. Among the claims made for lavender oil are that is it antibacterial, antifungal. Lavandula are worldwide plants that occur over the mediterranean, europe, north africa. In the garden, lavender makes an excellent companion plant for almost anything from roses to cabbage. The corolla petals is the part that drops off when the lavender is dried. Read download the genus lavandula pdf pdf download. Lavandula x intermedia is a hybrid lavender that is a cross of lavandula angustifolia with lavandula latifolia. Lavender plants are small, branching and spreading shrubs with greygreen leaves and long flowering shoots. Long prized by the fragrance industry for its essential oils, the genus lavandula is steadily increasing in popularity among gardeners and horticulturists worldwide.
The genus lavandula 1st edition cott, jerry 20050110 00. Plants profile for lavandula angustifolia english lavender. Pdf lavender lavandula angustifolia miller researchgate. Dr tim upson, superintendent of the university of cambridges 40 acre botanic garden, trained as a horticulturalist at kew, and went on to undertake a doctorate on lavender at the university of reading. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Lavandula from the latin verb lavare meaning to wash, reference to the use of water perfumed by oils of members of the genus. Lavandula angustifolia lavender most commonly true lavender or english lavender, though not native to england. The leaves can be simple or pinnate measuring 3050 mm 12 in in length. View enhanced pdf access article on wiley online library html view download pdf for offline viewing. Lavandula angustifolia growing guide english lavender.
Lavender is a type of plant found on almost all continents. Lavandula angustifolia lavance deep purple walters. Lavender and hyssop productivity, oil content, and bioactivity as a function. Lavender medicinal and aromatic plants industrial profiles pdf. Lavandula graceful purpletoned blossoms perch atop graygreen scented foliage making lavender a welcome addition to the perennial border. Unfortunately, the souths hot, humid climate and heavy soils dont suit most lavenders at all.
Sep 29, 2018 the genus lavandula lavenders is composed of over 32 morphologically distinct species. 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. In this fact sheet, the word lavender will refer quick facts hardy lavender varieties thrive in colorados usda hardiness zones 5 through 7. The most commonly used lavender is a hybrid, lavandin, which is a widely used cross between two lavandula species. Meanwhile, they have provided us with a feast and this significant publication demands a place on the bookshelves of absolutely anyone concerned with lavender. Lavenders are sometimes put in medicine, too, and sometimes to prevent infection such as lavender oil, that was used in world war 1 to disinfect walls and floors of the hospital. Its latin and scientific name is lavandula lavenders used in gardens. Lavender growing in england for essential oil production maria lisbalchin and henry head 6. About the classification report about the classification download. Lavandula perennials make a bright addition to any garden. Lavandula latifolia, known as broadleaved lavender, spike lavender or portuguese lavender, is a flowering plant in the family lamiaceae, native to the western mediterranean region, from central portugal to northern italy through spain and southern france. The latin name for the lavender genus is lavandula, so all lavenders begin with lavandula.
The genus lavandula is an entire amount masking all parts of our current info of lavender. The genus lavandula medicinal and aromatic plants industrial profiles frass1961. Jun 11, 2002 essential oils distilled from members of the genus lavandula have been used both cosmetically and therapeutically for centuries with the most commonly used species being l. The lavandula genus, belonging to the lamiaceae, includes 39 species, with nearly 400 registered cultivars. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. Page designed through the cooperative efforts of interagency itis teams. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Poor drainage, wet winters, and high humidity often lead to rot and quick demise. Biological activities of lavender essential oil cavanagh. The plant list includes a further 140 scientific plant names of infraspecific rank for the genus lavandula. Lavender is the name given to several species of herbaceous, perennial shrubs in the genus lavandula which are grown as ornamental plants or for essential oil. This is the first full treatment of this important genus to be undertaken since 1937. This species is more fragile than common lavender lavandula angustifolia, as it is less. Due to lavender s versatile properties, it is considered the musthave oil to have on hand at all times.
The lavandula genus, belonging to the lamiaceae, includes 39 species. Lavender prefers a moderately cool start 65 until their roots are established. He has published many papers and popular articles on lavenders, and is widely recognised as a leading authority who combines academic acumen with practical expertise and skill. The french make lavender syrup, which is used to make lavender scones and lavender marshmallows. Lavender simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. The article presents the results of research carried out by light microscopy of the anatomical structure of vegetative organs leaf, root and stem lavandula officinalis chaix of the family lamiaceae introduced into the conditions of the tashkent botanical garden of the republic of uzbekistan. Lavender lavandula southern living southern living. Lavender is a well known and fragrant plant with graygreen foliage, upright flower spikes, and compact shrub form. English lavender is grown commercially for its perfume oils, and often used in aromatherapy, making herbal teas, and in potpourris sachets. This is the book for serious lavender lovers and propagators. Aug 19, 2012 hart s, lisbalchin m 2002 pharmacology of lavandula essential oils and extracts in vitro and in vivo.
The plant list includes 120 scientific plant names of species rank for the genus lavandula. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. This book should be of interest to anyone involved with this genus in both. It is native tae the auld warld an is foond frae cape verde an the canary islands, europe across tae northren an eastren africae, the mediterranean, soothwast asie tae sootheast indie. Too cool of temperatures, however, especially when combined with media that stays too wet or does not drain well, will result in poor performance. Lavandula anatomy structure and parts of lavender flower lavandula produces lavender colored flowers at the end of long spikes or stems which are symmetrical bilaterally with 5 united petals or lobes with a tubular calyx and asymmetric corolla. Click on names to expand them, and on p for plants profiles. Lavandula common name lavender is a genus o 47 kent species o flouerin plants in the mint faimily, lamiaceae. Bare root lavender is a great quick turn choice for late winter to spring crops.
Uses add a few drops of lavender to pillows, bedding, or bottoms of feet at bedtime. The genus consists of small shrubs and herbs which are native to a. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. As lavandula angustifolia is drought tolerant they make an ideal plant to grow in drier regions and areas that have hosepipe restrictions in the summer. It is one of those aromatic, gray herbs that deer avoid, making it a great choice as a decoy in your hosta or daylily beds.
The genus lavandula medicinal and aromatic plants industrial. This quite complete and visually appealing book is certain to. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. The latin name for the lavender genus is lavandula. Lavandula x intermedia lavandula x intermedia dilly dilly. However, it is not a legal authority for statutory or regulatory purposes. The genus lavandula lavenders is composed of over 32 morphologically distinct species. The genus lavandula is a comprehensive volume covering all aspects of our current knowledge of lavender, including. English lavender lavandula angustifolia, considered by many the most desirable species, is also the most problematic in southern gardens. The foliage of lavender is a standout in the garden where its silvery or graygreen hues contrast nicely with its neighbors. Essential oils distilled from members of the genus lavandula have been used both cosmetically and therapeutically for centuries with the most commonly.
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. Lavandula angustifolia essence purple walters gardens. The plants database includes the following 4 species of lavandula. The leaves are usually directly opposite each other on the stem and often the stem is square. Our studies have shown that the presence or absence of trichomes can serve as. Enjoy the lovely scent coming from your lavandula plants when you shop bluestone perennials. Two of the most commonly used lavenders are lavandula angustifolia and lavandula. We do not intend the plant list to be complete for names of infraspecific rank. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle. Growing lavender plants lavandula white flower farm. The leaves are usually directly opposite each other on the stem, and often the stem is square. Lavender comes in a variety of colors including white, pink, blue, violet and all.
Certain types of lavender oil have also been shown to have antimicrobial and antifungal properties. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. Hosted by the usgs core science analytics and synthesis. Lavandula common name lavender is a genus of 47 known species of flowering plants in the mint family, lamiaceae. Click below on a thumbnail map or name for species profiles. History of nomenclature of lavandula species, hybrids and cultivars maria lisbalchin 5. From farm to pharmacy the lavandula genus, belonging to the lamiaceae, includes 39 species, with nearly 400 registered cultivars. Classification for kingdom plantae down to genus lavandula l. Common lavender, english lavender, garden lavender, lavandula. History of usage of lavandula species jo castle and maria lisbalchin 4. The genus lavandula medicinal and aromatic plants industrial profiles ebook.
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