Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
iconia
ID:
446361

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss. & Heldr.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1853

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 12: 42 (1853)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000445693



Common Names

  • Linaria iconia
  • Iconia Moss
  • Iconia Moss-like Moss


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Description

Linaria iconia (also called Iconian Toadflax, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant of the Plantaginaceae family. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a stem with a few small leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in dry and rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Linaria iconia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for medicinal purposes to treat skin diseases and infections.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Linaria iconia is a small, yellow-orange bloom with a white center. The seed is a small, dark brown seed with a white stripe. The seedlings are small, green shoots with small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Linaria iconia is a perennial plant that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by division or by cuttings taken in late summer or early fall. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Once established, the plants can be divided and replanted in the garden.

Where to Find Linaria iconia

Linaria iconia is native to Turkey.

Linaria iconia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Linaria iconia?

Linaria iconia

What is the common name of Linaria iconia?

Iconia Toadflax

What is the natural habitat of Linaria iconia?

It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats

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

Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Theodor von Heldreich (1822-1902): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Heldr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:804682-1: 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].