Linnaea macrotera - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dipsacales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macrotera
ID:
1291587
Status:
valid
Authors:
Graebn. & Buchw. ex Graebn.
Source:
tro
Year:
1900
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 29: 131 (1900)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001290925
Common Names
- Macrotera Linnaea
- Large-Flowered Twinflower
- Large-Flowered Twin-Flower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Linnaea macrotera (also called Large-Leaved Twinflower, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to China and Japan. It typically grows to a height of 6-8 feet and has white flowers that bloom in the spring. It is found in woodlands and along streams, and prefers moist, well-drained soils.
Uses & Benefits
Linnaea macrotera is an ornamental plant and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Linnaea macrotera has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf and a thin stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Linnaea macrotera is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated from softwood cuttings taken in summer. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring. Cultivation is best in a sunny position in moist but well-drained soil. It prefers a neutral to slightly alkaline soil.
Where to Find Linnaea macrotera
Linnaea macrotera is native to North America.
Linnaea macrotera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Linnaea macrotera?
Linnaea macrotera
What are the common names of Linnaea macrotera?
Large-flowered Twinflower
What is the natural habitat of Linnaea macrotera?
Linnaea macrotera is native to the mountains of western North America, from British Columbia to California.
Species in the Linnaea genus
Linnaea borealis, Linnaea floribunda, Linnaea spathulata, Linnaea serrata, Linnaea uniflora, Linnaea chinensis, Linnaea forrestii, Linnaea macrotera, Linnaea engleriana, Linnaea parvifolia, Linnaea amabilis, Linnaea coriacea, Linnaea dipelta, Linnaea elegans, Linnaea grandifolia, Linnaea occidentalis, Linnaea tetrasepala, Linnaea yunnanensis,
Species in the Caprifoliaceae family
Bassecoia bretschneideri, Bassecoia siamensis, Bassecoia hookeri, Cephalaria duzceensis, Cephalaria alpina, Cephalaria ambrosioides, Cephalaria anatolica, Cephalaria aristata, Cephalaria armeniaca, Cephalaria armerioides, Cephalaria armoraciifolia, Cephalaria attenuata, Cephalaria axillaris, Cephalaria aytachii, Cephalaria balansae, Cephalaria balkharica, Cephalaria beijiangensis, Cephalaria calcarea, Cephalaria cedrorum, Cephalaria charadzeae, Cephalaria cilicica, Cephalaria coriacea, Cephalaria dagestanica, Cephalaria decurrens, Cephalaria demetrii, Cephalaria dichaetophora, Cephalaria dirmilensis, Cephalaria ekimiana, Cephalaria elazigensis, Cephalaria elmaliensis, Cephalaria fanourii, Cephalaria flava, Cephalaria foliosa, Cephalaria galpiniana, Cephalaria gazipashensis, Cephalaria gigantea, Cephalaria goetzei, Cephalaria hakkiarica, Cephalaria hirsuta, Cephalaria humilis, Cephalaria integrifolia, Cephalaria isaurica, Cephalaria joppensis, Cephalaria juncea, Cephalaria katangensis, Cephalaria kesruanica, Cephalaria kotschyi, Cephalaria laevigata, Cephalaria leucantha, Cephalaria litvinovii,
References
Paul Graebner (1871-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Graebn.' in the authors string.
Johannes Buchwald (1869-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Buchw.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:148558-1: Based on the initial data import