Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
macroura
ID:
447385

Status:
valid

Authors:
(M.Bieb.) M.Bieb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1810

Citation Micro:
Cent. Pl. Ross. Merid. 1: t. 27 (1810)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000446717



Common Names

  • Macroura Toadflax
  • Macroura Snapdragon
  • Macroura Linaria


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Description

Linaria macroura (also called Long-spurred 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 40 cm.

Uses & Benefits

Linaria macroura is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Linaria macroura is a small, white to pale pink, five-lobed corolla with a yellow throat. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, round, and dark green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Linaria macroura is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is typically done by division or by seed. Division should be done in the spring or fall, while seeds should be sown in the spring. The plant is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Linaria macroura

Linaria macroura can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to the Middle East.

Linaria macroura FAQ

What is the scientific name of Linaria macroura?

Linaria macroura

What is the common name of Linaria macroura?

Long-spurred Toadflax

What is the family of Linaria macroura?

Plantaginaceae

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

Friedrich August Marschall von Bieberstein (1768-1826): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Bieb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:804751-1: 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].