Status:
valid
Authors:
Haens. ex Boiss.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Elench. Pl. Nov. : 69 (1838)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000445720
Common Names
- Clementei Snapdragon
- Clementei Toadflax
- Clementei Linaria
Description
Linaria clementei (also called Clement's 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 clementei 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 clementei 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Linaria clementei 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 clementei
Linaria clementei is native to the Canary Islands.
Linaria clementei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Linaria clementei?
Linaria clementei
What is the common name of Linaria clementei?
Clement's Toadflax
What is the natural habitat of Linaria clementei?
Grassy areas, meadows, and disturbed sites
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:804531-1: 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].