Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
faucicola
ID:
447415

Status:
valid

Authors:
Leresche & Levier

Source:
cmp

Year:
1879

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 17: 200 (1879)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000446747



Common Names

  • Faucicola Toadflax
  • Faucicola Snapdragon
  • Faucicola Baby Snapdragon


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Description

Linaria faucicola (also called Faucet-lipped Toadflax, among many other common names) is an annual plant with yellow flowers and a height of up to 20 cm. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Linaria faucicola is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including digestive problems, skin conditions, and respiratory issues. It is also known to have anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties. In addition, it is used in ornamental gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Linaria faucicola is a small, yellow-orange flower with a white center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Linaria faucicola 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 faucicola

Linaria faucicola is native to the Mediterranean region of Europe, including Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.

Linaria faucicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Linaria faucicola?

Linaria faucicola

What is the common name of Linaria faucicola?

Faucicola's Toadflax

What is the natural habitat of Linaria faucicola?

Linaria faucicola is found in dry grasslands, rocky places, and scrublands in the Mediterranean region.

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

Emilio Levier (1839-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Levier' in the authors string.
Louis François Jules Rodolphe Leresche (1808-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Leresche' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:804599-1: 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].