Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
leptoceras
ID:
447282

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kuprian.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Trudy Bot. Inst. Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R., Ser. 1, Fl. Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 2: 299 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000446614



Common Names

  • Linaria leptoceras
  • Leptoceras Linaria
  • Leptoceras False Pimpernel


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Description

Linaria leptoceras (also called 'Narrow-leaved Toadflax', 'Narrow-leaved Snapdragon', 'Narrow-leaved Baby Snapdragon' among many other common names) is an annual plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has narrow, lance-shaped leaves and produces white flowers. It is found in rocky areas and dry meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Linaria leptoceras is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, cough, and cold.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Linaria leptoceras has small white flowers with yellow centers, and the seeds are tiny and black. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Iria monandra is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. It can be propagated from seed and cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings can be taken in spring or summer and should be kept moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Linaria leptoceras

Linaria leptoceras can be found in the Mediterranean region, from southern France to Turkey and the Caucasus.

Linaria leptoceras FAQ

What is the scientific name of Linaria leptoceras?

Linaria leptoceras

What is the common name of Linaria leptoceras?

Slender-horned Toadflax

What is the natural habitat of Linaria leptoceras?

Moist soils in areas with full to partial sun

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

Ludmila Kuprianova (1914-1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuprian.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:804724-1: 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].