Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
caesia
ID:
446379

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lag. ex Pers.) F.Dietr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1818

Citation Micro:
Nachtr. Vollst. Lex. Gärtn. 4: 409 (1818)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000445711



Common Names

  • Blue Toadflax
  • Caesia Snapdragon
  • Blue Snapdragon


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Description

Linaria caesia (also called Blue 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 caesia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used medicinally to treat skin ailments and digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Linaria caesia 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 caesia 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 caesia

Linaria caesia is native to the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey, and in some parts of North Africa.

Linaria caesia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Linaria caesia?

Linaria caesia

What is the common name of Linaria caesia?

Caesia Toadflax

What is the natural habitat of Linaria caesia?

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

Christiaan Hendrik Persoon (1761-1836): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pers.' in the authors string.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Mariano Lagasca (1776-1839): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lag.' in the authors string.
Édouard Louis Chavannes (1805-1861): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chav.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:804508-1: 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].