Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
alpina
ID:
446342

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Mill.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1768

Citation Micro:
Gard. Dict., ed. 8. : n.° 4 (1768)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000445674



Common Names

  • Linaria alpina
  • Alpine Linaria
  • Linaria Alpina


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Description

Linaria alpina (also called Alpine Toadflax, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to South America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and grows in dry, sunny areas.

Uses & Benefits

Linaria alpina 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Linaria alpina sub. filicaulis (Boiss. ex Leresche & Levier) M.Laínz
Linaria alpina sub. alpina
Linaria alpina sub. petraea (Jord.) H.Marcailhou & A.Marcailhou

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Linaria alpina 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 alpina 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 alpina

Linaria alpina is native to the mountains of Europe.

Linaria alpina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Linaria alpina?

Linaria alpina

What is the common name of Linaria alpina?

Alpine Linaria

Where does Linaria alpina grow?

Linaria alpina 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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Philip Miller (1691-1771): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mill.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:804430-1: 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].