Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
meyeri
ID:
447405

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kuprian.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
Trudy Bot. Inst. Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R., Ser. 1, Fl. Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 9: 50 (1950)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000446737



Common Names

  • Meyer's Toadflax
  • Meyer Toadflax
  • Meyer's Linaria


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Description

Linaria meyeri (also called 'Meyer's Toadflax' and 'Meyer's Snapdragon', among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a short stem and long, narrow leaves. It grows in dry, sunny areas, such as rocky hillsides and open fields.

Uses & Benefits

Linaria meyeri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food plant for some Lepidoptera species.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Linaria meyeri is a small, yellow-orange flower with a white center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Linaria meyeri is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or 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 meyeri

Linaria meyeri is native to the Mediterranean region of Europe, including Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.

Linaria meyeri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Linaria meyeri?

Linaria meyeri

What is the common name of Linaria meyeri?

Meyer's Toadflax

What is the natural habitat of Linaria meyeri?

Grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas

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:804767-1: 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].