Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
altaica
ID:
446367

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fisch.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Fl. Altaic. 2: 448 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000445699



Common Names

  • Linaria altaica
  • Altaica Moss
  • Altaica Moss-like Moss


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Description

Linaria altaica (also called Altai 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 Central Asia and grows in dry and rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Linaria altaica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for medicinal purposes to treat skin diseases and infections.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Linaria altaica are usually yellow or white in color, with a five-lobed corolla and a short calyx. The seeds are small, black and round, and the seedlings are usually short and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Linaria altaica is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained, sandy soils and can tolerate drought. Propagation is done by seed or division in early spring.

Where to Find Linaria altaica

Linaria altaica is native to Central Asia.

Linaria altaica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Linaria altaica?

Linaria altaica

What is the common name of Linaria altaica?

Altaica Toadflax

What is the natural habitat of Linaria altaica?

It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats

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

Friedrich Ernst Ludwig von Fischer (1782-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fisch.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:804433-1: 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].