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Santolina decumbens Mill.

Synonyms

Santolina incana

Common names

Grey Santolina, Lavender-cotton

AI-generated Description

Santolina decumbens is a low-growing, shrubby perennial native to the Mediterranean region. In Qatar, it has been naturalized and can be found growing in sandy areas and dry plains. Local studies have reported its presence in various parts of the country, often associated with limestone soils and full sun conditions. Its small, yellowish-gray leaves and compact growth habit allow it to thrive in Qatar's arid environment, making it a notable component of the country's flora.

Western Mediterranean plant Grey Santolina (Santolina decumbens) grown in Rawdat Al Faras Research Station (RAFRS, or Qatar University Farm) near Al Zubara Road. Qatar, April 20, 2016
Unnamed Road, Al-Ghuwayriyah, Qatar

AI-generated summary of observations

The Grey Santolina (Santolina decumbens) plant was observed growing at the Rawdat Al Faras Research Station (RAFRS), also known as Qatar University Farm, located near Al Zubara Road in Qatar on April 20, 2016. This Western Mediterranean native plant has adapted to the local environment, suggesting its potential for cultivation in similar climates. The observation highlights the plant's ability to thrive in Qatar's conditions, which could have implications for its use in landscaping, gardening, or other applications. Further study of the plant's growth habits and requirements in this region could provide valuable insights into its suitability for cultivation in Qatar and similar environments. The successful growth of Grey Santolina at RAFRS demonstrates the potential for introducing non-native species to the region, with potential benefits for biodiversity and ecosystem development.

Links

• Flora of Qatar.
• Unknown plants or plants without names.
• Duplicate and extra pictures of plants.
• Earlier version of collection of plants.
• Other collections of pictures from Qatar: Lizards of Qatar, Cats of Qatar, Camels of Qatar, and Fish of Qatar.
• Picture archives.
• Home page of A. Sergeev.

Outside links

• Santolina decumbens from www.theplantlist.org
• Ekhlas M. M. Abdel Bary, The Flora of Qatar, Volume I: The Dicotyledons. Doha 2012
• Flora of Qatar, Volume II: The Monocotyledons
• Illustrated Checklist of the Flora of Qatar. John Norton et al. 2009
• Qatar eNature. Flora
• Ali Al-Rawi, Flowering plants of Kuwait, 1985
• Plants of Kuwait
• Flora of Saudi Arabia, Al-Qassim Region
• Flora of Eastern Saudi Arabia by Rain and Dust at Flickr
• Plants of South-Western Morocco
• Pictures from Qatar (Flickr/cpmkutty)
• Arabian plants by Gary Brown
• Flora of Israel

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• Full names, synonyms, and classification of plants were found online from catalogueoflife.org and theplantlist.org using a script.
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Acknowledgements

QNHG (Qatar Natural History Group) and associated people, for a possibility to participate in their field excursions and to learn about local nature.