Lamiaceae FAMILY Near Threatened

Lavandula gibsonii

Edibility

0/5

Medicinal

0/5

Safety & Hazards

None known

Botanical Description

Lavandula gibsonii is an evergreen perennial plant with the stems often becoming more or less woody, especially near the base. It usually grows around 30 - 40cm tall, though can reach 100cm[ 2219 Title The Genus Lavendula Publication Author Upson T. & Andrews S. Publisher Timber Press; Portland, Oregon Year 2004 ISBN 0-88192-642-6 Description Very detailed study of the genus, its species and hybrids. An excellent work, very well illustrated ]. The plant has insecticidal properties. Lavandula gibsonii is threatened by a decline in the quality of its habitat owing to growing urbanization within its range. But the species is not severely fragmented and no population decline is confirmed. The plant is classified as 'Near Threatened' in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species(2023)[ 338 Title IUCN Red List of Threatened Species Publication Author Website http://www.iucnredlist.org/ Publisher Year 0 ISBN Description A list of plants under threat and facing possible extinction, usually with brief details of the threats and information on habitat. ].

Habitat & Origin

Origintropical

Native RangeE. Asia - western and southwestern India

HabitatSunny grasslands and scrub habitats along hill slopes[ 338 Title IUCN Red List of Threatened Species Publication Author Website http://www.iucnredlist.org/ Publisher Year 0 ISBN Description A list of plants under threat and facing possible extinction, usually with brief details of the threats and information on habitat. ].