Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
chalepensis
ID:
446395

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Mill.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1768

Citation Micro:
Gard. Dict., ed. 8. : n.° 12 (1768)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000445727



Common Names

  • Chalep Toadflax
  • Chalep Yellow-flowered Flaxweed
  • Chalep Yellow-flowered Linaria


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Description

Linaria chalepensis (also called Aleppo Toadflax, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It typically grows in dry, sunny meadows and rocky areas. It has narrow, lance-shaped leaves and small, yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Linaria chalepensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used medicinally to treat skin ailments and digestive disorders.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Linaria chalepensis var. brevicalyx P.H.Davis
Linaria chalepensis var. chalepensis

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Linaria chalepensis is a small, yellow-orange bloom with a white center. The seed is a small, dark brown seed with a white stripe. The seedlings are small, green shoots with small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Linaria chalepensis is a perennial plant that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by division or by cuttings taken in late summer or early fall. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Once established, the plants can be divided and replanted in the garden.

Where to Find Linaria chalepensis

Linaria chalepensis is native to the Mediterranean region.

Linaria chalepensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Linaria chalepensis?

Linaria chalepensis

What is the common name of Linaria chalepensis?

Chalep Toadflax

What is the family of Linaria chalepensis?

Plantaginaceae

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:804525-1: 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].