Status:
valid
Authors:
Junussov
Source:
ksu
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Fl. Tadzhiksk. S.S.R. 8: 484 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000445859
Common Names
- Linaria badachschanica
- Badakhshan Toadflax
- Toadflax
Description
Linaria badachschanica (also called Badakhshan Toadflax, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe and Asia. It has small, linear leaves and grows in dry, sandy soils. It is often found in fields, roadsides, and disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Linaria badachschanica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments, including coughs, colds, and fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Linaria badachschanica 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Linaria badachschanica 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 badachschanica
Linaria badachschanica is native to the Caucasus region and is found in dry grasslands, steppes, and rocky hillsides.
Linaria badachschanica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Linaria badachschanica?
Linaria badachschanica
What is the common name of Linaria badachschanica?
Badakhshan Toadflax
What is the natural habitat of Linaria badachschanica?
Grassy slopes and rocky outcrops in Central Asia
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:931453-1: 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].