Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
hepatica
ID:
447327

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bunge

Source:
cmp

Year:
1829

Citation Micro:
Icon. Pl. 1: 22 (1829)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000446659



Common Names

  • Linaria masedae
  • Maseda's Linaria
  • Maseda Linaria


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Description

Linaria hepatica (also called Liverleaf toadflax, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry and sunny places, such as rocky slopes and roadsides, and can reach a height of up to 30 cm.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Linaria hepatica has yellow flowers with five petals and a dark purple center. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings are very small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Linaria hepatica can be propagated by seed or division. Plant seeds in spring in a sunny location in well-drained soil. Divide clumps in spring or fall. Deadhead to prolong flowering.

Where to Find Linaria hepatica

Linaria hepatica can be found in the Mediterranean region, including in Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.

Linaria hepatica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Linaria hepatica?

Linaria hepatica

What is the family of Linaria hepatica?

Plantaginaceae

What is the common name of Linaria hepatica?

Liver Toadflax

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

Alexander Bunge (1803-1890): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bunge' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:804666-1: 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].