The genus lavandula lavender, lamiaceae is distributed from the canary and cape verde islands and madeira, across the mediterranean basin, north africa, southwest asia, the arabian peninsula and tropical ne africa with a disjunction to india. Introduction the genus lavandula comprises 39 species, numerous hybrids and about 400 registered cultivars benabdelkader et al. Note that seeds from lavandula angustifolia hidcote will not stay true cultivate by talking cuttings in the summer if growing as part of an hedge space lavender at 12 inches 30 cm apart or slightly further for larger. Countless variations have been produced due to the ability to cross pollinate with other members in the lavender species. Mony members o the genus are cultivatit extensively in temperate climates as ornamental plants for. Pdf plants of the genus lavandula from farm to pharmacy. Although the name of the genus is familiar to many people, only a few species are well known, e. Download help lavandula angustifolia tsn 503344 taxonomy and nomenclature. Long prized by the fragrance industry for its essential oils, the genus lavandula is steadily increasing in popularity among gardeners and horticulturists worldwide. Although there is considerable anecdotal information about the biological activity of these oils much of this. Certain types of lavender oil have also been shown to have antimicrobial and antifungal properties. Habitat in corsica native distribution areas reference. The genus lavandula a botanical magazine monograph.
This is the first full treatment of this important genus to be undertaken since 1937. Lavandula graceful purpletoned blossoms perch atop graygreen scented foliage making lavender a welcome addition to the perennial border. Click on names to expand them, and on p for plants profiles. Kathy schlosser sassafras thymes 20041102 those interested in a thorough, understandable exploration of a plant genus need look no further than the genus lavandula. The latin name for the lavender genus is lavandula, so all lavenders begin with lavandula. It treats 40 species and their cultivars and hybrids, presenting their taxonomy, distribution, and the history of their cultivation. They are annual and herbaceous plants or small shrubs with aromatic foliage and flowers which differ by morphology, habitat, and chemical composition lesagemeessen et al. Lavandula are worldwide plants that occur over the mediterranean, europe, north africa, southwest asia to southeast india. We do not intend the plant list to be complete for names of infraspecific rank. History of nomenclature of lavandula species, hybrids and cultivars maria lisbalchin 5. The plants database includes the following 4 species of lavandula. Lavandula from the latin verb lavare meaning to wash, reference to the use of water perfumed by oils of members of the genus. Lamiaceae comprises 40 species, of which only a few are used to extract essential oils for perfume and detergent industries. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus.
Leaf flavonoids as systematic characters in the genera. Usda, ars, germplasm resources information network. Aug 01, 2002 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. The genus lavandula is a comprehensive volume covering all aspects of our current knowledge of lavender, including. Genus lavandula is spread around the mediterranean, southern europe.
History of usage of lavandula species jo castle and maria lisbalchin 4. Read online the genus lavandula and download the genus lavandula book full in pdf formats. However, it is not a legal authority for statutory or regulatory purposes. Classification for kingdom plantae down to genus lavandula l. Lavandula definition is a genus of eurasian herbs or shrubs family labiatae having small spicate flowers with a tubular 5toothed calyx. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Seeds can be sown lightlycover in the spring under a coldframe and will take from two to ten weeks to germinate. Lavender the genus lavandula medicinal and aromatic. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. The genus lavandula is a member of the lamiaceae labiatae family, which includes 39 species.
Describing some 39 species, their hybrids and cultivars, this book brings together their taxonomy, distribution, history, cultivation, propagation, and an overview of their commercial products, essential oils and chemistry. Joanna langhorne this is the most comprehensive and authoritative account of lavenders to be published to date, focusing on their worldwide importance as garden plants and a mainstay of the perfumery and aromatherapy. Biological activities of lavender essential oil cavanagh. Happy reading top wildlife sites of the world book everyone. Its long flower stems make this variety especially good for use in bouquets. The most comprehensive and authoritative account of lavender. Lavandula rejdalii in the germplasm resources information network grin, u. Flowers bloom in the summer and are wonderful for drying as well as charming, fragrant bouquets. There are about 39 different recognized species of this plant. Lavandula angustifolia growing guide english lavender.
Lavandula x intermedia phenomenal niko pp24193 walters. Lavandula definition of lavandula by merriamwebster. The lavandula genus, belonging to the lamiaceae, includes 39 species, with nearly 400 registered cultivars. A comparative study of terpene composition in different. The plant list includes a further 140 scientific plant names of infraspecific rank for the genus lavandula. About the classification report about the classification download.
This genus has a wide distribution from the macaronesic region. Read download the genus lavandula pdf pdf download. Buy genus lavandula botanical magazine monograph on. A taxonomic genus within the family lamiaceae the lavenders. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Byproduct of lavandula latifolia essential oil distillation as source of. Itis taxonomy is based on the latest scientific consensus available, and is provided as a general reference source for interested parties. Lavandula antineae in the germplasm resources information network grin, u. Lavender the genus lavandula medicinal and aromatic plants. It is a cross hence the multiplication sign between the genus and the species between two lavandula species. Lavandula was thought to originate in asia but the greatest plant diversity is found in the western regions of the world.
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. 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. Bryan gardening newsletter 20041014 the genus lavandula deserves a spot on your bookshelf and will add immensely to your enjoyment of this fragrant plant. Because lavandin belongs to the lavandula genus, it. These are primarily included because names of species rank are. The lavandula genus, belonging to the lamiaceae, includes 39. Lavandula angustifolia lavender most commonly true lavender or english lavender, though not native to england. Lavandula common name lavender is a genus of 47 known species of flowering plants in the mint family, lamiaceae.
A comparative study of terpene composition in different clades of the. Lavandula x intermedia grosso walters gardens, inc. English lavender one of the hottest lavenders to hit the market in years and certainly one of lloyd travens favorite perennials ever. Grosso is a cross between lavandula angustifolia and lavandula latifolia and is a larger plant overall than these species. 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 are worldwide plants that occur over the mediterranean, europe, north africa. A taxonomic study of the genus lavandula, botanical journal of the linnean society, volume 51, issue 338, 1 november 1937, pages 153204, s. The genus lavandula medicinal and aromatic plants industrial profiles pamomi. Zheljazkov and others published lavandula species find, read and cite all the research you need on. As we would expect from a kew monograph, the genus lavandula represents a taxonomic overhaul, the first major revision of the genus since publication of dorothy chaytors paper in 1937, and is based on existing research and that carried out by the authors in the past 15 years or so.
Lavandula plants have been used since ancient time to flavor and preserved food, to treat diseases including wound healing, sedative, antispasmodic, microbial and. Download file free book pdf the genus lavandula at complete pdf library. Two of the most commonly used lavenders are lavandula angustifolia and lavandula latifolia. The genus lavandula is native to the lands surrounding the. From farm to pharmacy the lavandula genus, belonging to the lamiaceae, includes 39 species, with nearly.
General introduction to the genus lavandula maria lisbalchin 2. In this work, we report the diversity of terpene content in 33 accessions from the subgenera lavandula and. 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. 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. Lavandula common name lavender is a genus o 47 kent species o flouerin plants in the mint faimily, lamiaceae. Click below on a thumbnail map or name for species profiles. The plant list includes 120 scientific plant names of species rank for the genus lavandula. Pdf file that related with the genus lavandula book. Buy genus lavandula botanical magazine monograph on free shipping on qualified orders genus lavandula botanical magazine monograph. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. The genus lavandula medicinal and aromatic plants industrial profiles book 29 maria lisbalchin. Lavandula is the latin genus referring to lavender. Download file pdf lavender the genus lavandula medicinal and aromatic plants industrial profiles lavender the genus lavandula medicinal and aromatic plants industrial profiles when people should go to the books stores, search inauguration by shop, shelf by shelf, it is in point of fact problematic.
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