Status:
valid
Authors:
Hamdi & Assadi
Source:
ksu
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 64: 339 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000744161
Common Names
- Linaria khalkhalensis
- Khalkhalensis Linaria
- Khalkhalensis Toadflax
Description
Linaria khalkhalensis (also called 'Khalkhal Linaria', among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to South Africa. It is a low-growing plant with bright green leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in grasslands, scrublands, and rocky outcrops.
Uses & Benefits
Linaria khalkhalensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used medicinally to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Linaria khalkhalensis has small yellow flowers with a sweet scent, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Linaria khalkhalensis is a perennial herb that is easy to propagate and cultivate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a sunny position. Division should be done in spring or autumn. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.
Where to Find Linaria khalkhalensis
Linaria khalkhalensis is native to Iran.
Linaria khalkhalensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Linaria khalkhalensis?
Linaria khalkhalensis
What is the natural habitat of Linaria khalkhalensis?
Linaria khalkhalensis is found in Iran.
What is the flower color of Linaria khalkhalensis?
The flowers of Linaria khalkhalensis are yellow or orange.
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77100725-1: 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].