Lavandula latifolia

Authors:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer, Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Synonym(s)

Big Lavender; Broadleaf lavender; Large spit; Spanish Lavender; Spittoon; Spittoon claw

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Lavandula latifolia, also known as broad-leaved lavender, is a plant species from the genus Lavandula in the Lamiaceae family. The plant is native to Spain and southern France. It is also cultivated in Bulgaria. It reaches a height of about 80-100 cm. Lavendula latifolia is an important, independent species of lavender, which, like the true lavender (Lavendula angustifolia) and the crested lavender, is one of the medicinal plants known since ancient times. The plant is characterised (giving it its name) by particularly broad leaves. The flowers are grey-blue, the flower scent is very intense, is described as pungent and sharp. The flowering time of Lavandula latifolia is August.

Lavandula latifolia is the parent plant of Oleum spicae, the spik oil.

Authors

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Authors: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles