Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
dalmatica
ID:
447452

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Mill.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1768

Citation Micro:
Gard. Dict., ed. 8. : n.° 13 (1768)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000446784



Common Names

  • Dalmatica Toadflax
  • Dalmatica Snapdragon
  • Dalmatica Baby Snapdragon


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Synonyms

  • Linaria dalmatica dalmatica [unknown]

Description

Linaria dalmatica (also called 'Dalmatian Toadflax' and 'Dalmatian Snapdragon', among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a short stem and long, narrow leaves. It grows in dry, sunny areas, such as rocky hillsides and open fields.

Uses & Benefits

Linaria dalmatica 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 dalmatica 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 dalmatica is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, bright yellow flowers and is a low-growing plant. It is easy to grow and propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Once established, it is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Linaria dalmatica

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

Linaria dalmatica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Linaria dalmatica?

Linaria dalmatica

What is the common name of Linaria dalmatica?

Dalmatian Toadflax

What is the family of Linaria dalmatica?

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:1052356-2: 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].