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Lavender-cotton

Santolina chamaecyparissus

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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Africa (Zimbabwe), Asia (Georgia, India, Turkey), Europe (13 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador).

🇿🇼 Zimbabwe 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇹🇷 Turkey 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇬🇪 Georgia 🇮🇳 India 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇿 Czech Republic 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇷 Greece 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇮🇹 Italy 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇭🇺 Hungary 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (planta)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Asterales (Daisies & Sunflowers)

Family

Asteraceae (Daisy Family)

Genus

Santolina

Species

Santolina chamaecyparissus (Lavender-cotton)

Names in Other Languages

German Zypressenkraut

Portuguese abrótano-fêmea

Similar Species in Santolina

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holy-flax

Santolina rosmarinifolia

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Lavender-cotton?

The scientific name of Lavender-cotton is Santolina chamaecyparissus. It belongs to the genus Santolina.

Where does Lavender-cotton live?

Lavender-cotton is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Zimbabwe), Asia (Georgia, India, Turkey), Europe (13 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador).. Countries include Belgium, Brazil, Colombia, Czech Republic, Ecuador, France, Georgia, Greece, Hungary, India.

What family does Lavender-cotton belong to?

Lavender-cotton (Santolina chamaecyparissus) belongs to the genus Santolina, which is part of the taxonomic family Asteraceae.

What kingdom does Lavender-cotton belong to?

Lavender-cotton (Santolina chamaecyparissus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).

What are the closest relatives of Lavender-cotton?

The closest relatives of Lavender-cotton in the genus Santolina include holy-flax.