Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
aeruginea
ID:
446512

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gouan) Cav.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1803

Citation Micro:
Elench. Pl. Horti Matr. : 21 (1803)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000445844



Common Names

  • Linaria aeruginea
  • Verdigris Toadflax
  • Toadflax


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Description

Linaria aeruginea (also called Rusty Toadflax, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and North Africa. It is a small, herbaceous plant with small, yellow flowers that grows in dry, sunny areas and is often used in gardens.

Uses & Benefits

Linaria aeruginea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments, including coughs, colds, and fever.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Linaria aeruginea sub. pruinosa (Sennen & Pau) Chater & Valdés
Linaria aeruginea sub. nevadensis (Boiss.) D.A.Sutton
Linaria aeruginea sub. cardonica (Font Quer) L.Sáez & Sainz
Linaria aeruginea sub. aeruginea

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Linaria aeruginea is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Linaria aeruginea can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix in spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants in spring or summer and rooted in a light, well-drained soil mix. The plants should be kept in a sunny spot and watered regularly.

Where to Find Linaria aeruginea

Linaria aeruginea is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands, steppes, and rocky hillsides.

Linaria aeruginea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Linaria aeruginea?

Linaria aeruginea

What type of plant is Linaria aeruginea?

It is a species of flowering plant in the family Plantaginaceae.

Where is Linaria aeruginea native to?

It is native to the Mediterranean region.

Species in the Linaria genus

Linaria joppensis, Linaria jaxartica, Linaria intricata, Linaria badali, Linaria khorasanensis, Linaria kurdica, Linaria kokanica, Linaria incarnata, Linaria alpina, Linaria algarviana, Linaria albifrons, Linaria alaica, Linaria imzica, Linaria ikonnikovii, Linaria incompleta, Linaria iconia, Linaria altaica, Linaria bamianica, Linaria caesia, Linaria buriatica, Linaria clementei, Linaria capraria, Linaria chalepensis, Linaria cavanillesii, Linaria bessarabica, Linaria bipartita, Linaria biebersteinii, Linaria bipunctata, Linaria bordiana, Linaria brachyphylla, Linaria bubanii, Linaria amoi, Linaria antilibanotica, Linaria angustissima, Linaria amethystea, Linaria arenicola, Linaria atlantica, Linaria arvensis, Linaria armeniaca, Linaria arenaria, Linaria arcusangeli, Linaria aeruginea, Linaria acutiloba, Linaria badachschanica, Linaria confertiflora, Linaria weilleri, Linaria warionis, Linaria zaborskiana, Linaria zaissanica, Linaria vulgaris,

Species in the Plantaginaceae family

Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum, Adenosma annamense, Adenosma bracteosum, Adenosma camphoratum, Adenosma cordifolium, Adenosma debilis, Adenosma elsholtzioides, Adenosma glutinosum, Adenosma hirsutum, Adenosma indianum, Adenosma inopinatum, Adenosma javanicum, Adenosma macrophyllum, Adenosma malabaricum, Adenosma microcephalum, Adenosma muelleri, Adenosma nelsonioides, Adenosma papuana, Adenosma punctata, Adenosma retusilobum, Adenosma subrepens, Adenosma ternata, Adenosma thorelii, Agathelpis adunca, Agathelpis brevifolia, Agathelpis mucronata, Albraunia foveopilosa, Albraunia fugax, Albraunia psilosperma, Anamaria heterophylla, Anarrhinum bellidifolium, Anarrhinum corsicum, Anarrhinum duriminium, Anarrhinum forsskaolii, Anarrhinum fruticosum, Anarrhinum intermedium, Anarrhinum laxiflorum, Anarrhinum longipedicellatum, Anarrhinum orientale, Anarrhinum pedatum, Anarrhinum forskaohlii, Ancistrostylis harmandii, Angelonia acuminatissima, Angelonia alternifolia, Angelonia angustifolia, Angelonia arguta, Angelonia biflora, Angelonia bisaccata, Angelonia blanchetii, Angelonia campestris,

References

Antonio José Cavanilles (1745-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cav.' in the authors string.
Antoine Gouan (1733-1821): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gouan' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:804420-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].