Published in Scientific Papers. Series B, Horticulture, Vol. LXVIV, Issue 2
Written by Gabriela OPREA (BUTNARIU), Monica Luminița BADEA, Adina NICHITA, Doru Ioan MARIN
Lavandula spp., known as lavender, belongs to the Lamiaceae family and is an aromatic plant with various uses, the most important of which are pharmaceutical (medicinal plant), food, cosmetics, detergents, industrial, perfumery, etc. The Lamiaceae family includes 47 species of flowering plants, and among Lavandula spp. we can mention: Lavandula angustifolia, Lavandula dentata, Lavandula lanata, Lavandula latifolia, Lavandula multifida, Lavandula pedunculata, Lavandula stoechas, Lavandula viridis, etc. This paper reviews studies and research conducted in the specialized literature over the last 10 years (2014-2024) on the characteristics and properties of Lavandula spp., thus providing a comprehensive overview of the use of essential oils and extracts in various fields. The variability of essential oil is discussed according to the species of lavender, geographical area (where it is cultivated), plant material (flowers, leaves, whole plant), and extraction methods.
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