Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
cretacea
ID:
447449

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fisch. ex Spreng.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg., ed. 16. 2: 791 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000446781



Common Names

  • Cretacea Toadflax
  • Cretacea Snapdragon
  • Cretacea Baby Snapdragon


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Description

Linaria cretacea (also called Cretan Toadflax, among many other common names) is an annual plant with yellow flowers and a height of up to 30 cm. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Linaria cretacea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food plant for some Lepidoptera species.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Linaria cretacea are yellow and have five petals. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Linaria cretacea is a hardy, drought-tolerant annual that is easy to propagate and cultivate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and will tolerate some shade. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and will germinate within a few weeks. Cuttings can be taken in late summer or early autumn and should be planted in a well-draining potting mix. The plant can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Linaria cretacea

Linaria cretacea can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Linaria cretacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Linaria cretacea?

Linaria cretacea

What is the common name of Linaria cretacea?

Cretan Toadflax

What is the family of Linaria cretacea?

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

Kurt Polycarp Joachim Sprengel (1766-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spreng.' in the authors string.
Friedrich Ernst Ludwig von Fischer (1782-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fisch.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:804546-1: 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].