Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
flava
ID:
447512

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Poir.) Desf.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1798

Citation Micro:
Fl. Atlant. 2: 42 (1798)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000446844



Common Names

  • Linaria flava
  • Flava Linaria
  • Flavum Linaria


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Description

Linaria flava (also called Yellow toadflax, among many other common names) is an annual plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It has a short stem with narrow leaves and small, yellow flowers. It grows in dry, sunny places such as rocky slopes, roadsides, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Linaria flava is an ornamental plant that is used in rock gardens, borders, and as a ground cover. It is drought tolerant and attracts butterflies and bees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Linaria flava is a yellow-orange, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Linaria flava can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season.

Where to Find Linaria flava

Linaria flava is native to Europe and can be found in dry grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.

Linaria flava FAQ

What is the scientific name of Linaria flava?

Linaria flava

What is the common name of Linaria flava?

Yellow toadflax

What is the growth habit of Linaria flava?

It is an upright, clump-forming perennial

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

Jean Louis Marie Poiret (1755-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poir.' in the authors string.
René Louiche Desfontaines (1750-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Desf.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:804607-1: 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].