Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
genistifolia
ID:
447530

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Mill.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1768

Citation Micro:
Gard. Dict., ed. 8. : n.° 14 (1768)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000446862



Common Names

  • Linaria genistifolia
  • Genistifolia Linaria
  • Genistifolium Linaria


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Description

Linaria genistifolia (also called Broom toadflax, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial flowering plant in the Plantaginaceae family. It is native to Europe and western Asia. It typically grows in disturbed areas, roadsides, and waste places.

Uses & Benefits

Linaria genistifolia is used as a garden ornamental and is also used in dried flower arrangements.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Linaria genistifolia sub. sofiana (Velen.) Chater & D.A.Webb
Linaria genistifolia sub. praealta (Boiss. & Balansa) P.H.Davis
Linaria genistifolia sub. polyclada (Fenzl) P.H.Davis
Linaria genistifolia sub. euxina (Velen.) D.A.Sutton
Linaria genistifolia sub. confertiflora (Boiss.) P.H.Davis
Linaria genistifolia sub. artvinensis P.H.Davis
Linaria genistifolia sub. genistifolia

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Linaria genistifolia 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 genistifolia is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring.

Where to Find Linaria genistifolia

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

Linaria genistifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Linaria genistifolia?

Linaria genistifolia

What is the common name of Linaria genistifolia?

Broom toadflax

What is the growth habit of Linaria genistifolia?

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

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:804629-1: 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].