
Lamiaceae FAMILY Near Threatened
Lavandula rotundifolia
Lavandula rotundifolia
Edibility
0/5
Medicinal
2/5
Safety & Hazards
None known
Cultivation Details
HabitEvergreen Shrub
Growth—
Lavandula rotundifolia is native to the Cape Verde Islnds, where it is found occasionally at sea level, more commonly at elevations from 400 - 2,400 metres. The climate ranges from humid subtropical at higher elevations to dry tropical at lower elevations.
Propagation
Seed - Cite as: Tropical Plants Database, Ken Fern. tropical.theferns.info. 2026-02-20. <tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Lavandula+rotundifolia>
Pollinators
Insects
References
- [1]The Genus Lavendula — Upson T. & Andrews S. · Timber Press; Portland, Oregon · 2004 · ISBN 0-88192-642-6 ↩︎Very detailed study of the genus, its species and hybrids. An excellent work, very well illustrated
- [2]IUCN Red List of Threatened Species — http://www.iucnredlist.org/ ↩︎A list of plants under threat and facing possible extinction, usually with brief details of the threats and information on habitat.