Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
arenaria
ID:
446463

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1808

Citation Micro:
Icon. Pl. Gall. Rar. 1: 5 (1808)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000445795



Common Names

  • Arenaria Snapdragon
  • Arenaria Toadflax
  • Arenaria Linaria


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Description

Linaria arenaria (also called Sand Toadflax, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Plantaginaceae. It is native to Europe and North Africa. It is an annual herb growing up to 30 cm tall. Its leaves are linear and up to 5 cm long. Its flowers are yellow, with a spur up to 1 cm long.

Uses & Benefits

Linaria arenaria is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It can be used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects, and it can also be used to control erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Linaria arenaria is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oblong seed with a pointed tip. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Linaria arenaria is a perennial plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is a low-growing plant with small, grey-green leaves and small, yellow flowers. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plants should be divided into small clumps and replanted in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Linaria arenaria

Linaria arenaria can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, and Morocco.

Linaria arenaria FAQ

What is the scientific name of Linaria arenaria?

Linaria arenaria

What is the common name of Linaria arenaria?

Sand Toadflax

What is the natural habitat of Linaria arenaria?

Sandy areas, disturbed sites, and grassy areas

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

Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:804452-1: 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].