Genus Lavandula
View Botanical Profile & Insights
Shrubs make up the entirety of the genus Lavandula, a member of the Lamiaceae family, which comprises 81 taxa. It is native to Europe, Africa, Temperate Asia, and Tropical Asia. It is most often linked to subtropical, temperate, and desert or dry shrubland regions.
Data Profile
- Taxonomic Scale: 81 taxa (49 base species, 32 variants).
- Centers of Diversity: Africa (50), Europe (34), Temperate Asia (23)
- Primary Climates: Subtropical (50), Desert Or Dry Shrubland (22), Temperate (14)
- Dominant Forms: Shrubs (81)
88 taxa found