Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
algarviana
ID:
446345

Status:
valid

Authors:
Chav.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1833

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Antirrh. : 142 (1833)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000445677



Common Names

  • Linaria algarviana
  • Algarviana Moss
  • Algarviana Moss-like Moss


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Description

Linaria algarviana (also called Algarve Toadflax, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant of the Plantaginaceae family. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a stem with a few small leaves. It is native to Portugal and grows in dry and rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Linaria algarviana is a small herbaceous plant that can be used as a ground cover in gardens. Its fragrant flowers attract bees and other pollinators, and its foliage provides a nice contrast to other plants in the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Linaria algarviana are yellow and tubular in shape, with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Linaria algarviana is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or by seed. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in early spring in a cold frame. The seedlings should be transplanted to their permanent positions in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Linaria algarviana

Linaria algarviana is native to Portugal, specifically the Algarve region.

Linaria algarviana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Linaria algarviana?

Linaria algarviana

What is the common name of Linaria algarviana?

Algarvian Linaria

Where does Linaria algarviana grow?

Linaria algarviana is native to Europe

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

Édouard Louis Chavannes (1805-1861): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chav.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:804427-1: 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].