Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
kurdica
ID:
446332

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss. & Hohen.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 4: 73 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000445664



Common Names

  • Linaria kurdica
  • Kurdica Linaria
  • Linaria Kurdica


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Description

Linaria kurdica (also called Kurdish Toadflax, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Plantaginaceae. It is native to Europe and is found in dry habitats such as grasslands and rocky slopes. It has small, ovate leaves and small yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Linaria kurdica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Linaria kurdica sub. aucheri (Boiss.) P.H.Davis
Linaria kurdica sub. eriocalyx (Boiss.) P.H.Davis
Linaria kurdica sub. pycnophylla (Boiss. & Balansa) P.H.Davis
Linaria kurdica sub. sintenisii (P.H.Davis) D.A.Sutton
Linaria kurdica var. razdanica Tzvelev
Linaria kurdica var. alagezica Tzvelev
Linaria kurdica sub. kurdica

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Linaria kurdica has yellow flowers with five petals and a long spur. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Linaria kurdica is an annual plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Linaria kurdica

Linaria kurdica is a species of plant found in dry, rocky habitats in the Mediterranean region.

Linaria kurdica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Linaria kurdica?

Linaria kurdica

What is the common name of Linaria kurdica?

Kurdish Linaria

Where is Linaria kurdica found?

It is found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.

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.
Rudolph Friedrich Hohenacker (1798-1874): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hohen.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:804709-1: 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].