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General Information

Lavandula rotundifolia is a prostrate to ascending evergreen perennial plant with stems that become woody near the base. The fleshy stems and leaves are around 30 - 50cm long[].
The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a medicine. It is a natural pioneer of escarpments, rocky soils etc and can be used to stabilize slopes. The plant is also grown as an ornamental.
Lavandula rotundifolia has a relatively large distribution range on five islands in the Cape Verde archipelago, the
population is not fragmented and the plant is present in several protected areas. However, harvesting for medicinal use and animal feed is posing a major threat for this species. The plant is classified as 'Near Threatened' in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species(2017)[].

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

Africa - Cape Verde Islands

Habitat

Cliffs and gravel plains; usually at elevations from 400 - 1,500 metres, occasionally to 2,400 metres and also occasionally down to sea level[].

Properties

Conservation Status	Near Threatened
Medicinal Rating
Other Uses Rating
Habit	Evergreen Shrub
Height	0.40 m
Pollinators	Insects
Cultivation Status	Ornamental, Wild

Cultivation Details

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.

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

An infusion of the plant is used to treat stomach aches[].

Agroforestry Uses:

This species is a pioneer species on escarpments, volcanic soils and rocky crevices, helping to stabilize them[].

Other Uses

None known

Propagation

Seed -

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