Linnaea uniflora - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dipsacales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
uniflora
ID:
1280377
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Braun & Vatke
Source:
tro
Year:
1872
Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 22: 291 (1872)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001279715
Common Names
- Linnaea uniflora
- Twinflower
- One-Flowered Twinflower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Linnaea uniflora (also called One-flowered Twinflower, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to North America. It is an erect herb with white flowers and grows in open woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Linnaea uniflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant in some areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Linnaea uniflora has white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of true leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Linnaea uniflora is a warm-growing epiphyte that is found in Mexico. It can be grown in a pot or mounted on a slab of tree fern or cork. It prefers bright light and moderate humidity. Propagation is done by division or by seed.
Where to Find Linnaea uniflora
Linnaea uniflora is native to the Caribbean islands.
Linnaea uniflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Linnaea uniflora?
Linnaea uniflora
What is the common name of Linnaea uniflora?
One-flowered Twinflower
What is the family of Linnaea uniflora?
Caprifoliaceae
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
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50305722: Based on the initial data import
Wilhelm Vatke (1849-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vatke' in the authors string.
Alexander Braun (1805-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Braun' in the authors string.