Gray santolina

Gray Santolina

Gray santolina originates from the Mediterranean region.

Decoctions of Santolina are used to remove intestal parasites. The plant is also used in the production of perfumes. It is also used as an insect repellent.

Names

Scientific
   Santolina chamaecyparissus
English
   Cotton lavender
   Gray santolina
Dutch
   Cipressenkruid
   Heiligenbloem
Spanish
   Abrótano hembra
   Cipresilla
German
   Graues Heiligenkraut

Taxonomy

Order
   Asterales
Family
   Asteraceae
Genus
   Santolina
Species
   Santolina chamaecyparissus (Gray santolina)

Crop categories

Arid crops
Essential oils
Herbs
Medicinal plants
Mediterranean crops
Subtropical crops
Wild-harvested crops

Pictures

Gray Santolina


Gray Santolina