Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
microsepala
ID:
447398

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Kern.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1881

Citation Micro:
Sched. Fl. Exs. Austro-Hung. 1: 50 (1881)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000446730



Common Names

  • Small-sepaled Toadflax
  • Tiny-sepaled Toadflax
  • Microsepaled Toadflax


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Description

Linaria microsepala (also called 'Small-sepal Toadflax' and 'Small-sepal 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 microsepala 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 microsepala 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 microsepala is a small, perennial plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best propagated by seed or division of the clumps. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs.

Where to Find Linaria microsepala

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

Linaria microsepala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Linaria microsepala?

Linaria microsepala

What is the common name of Linaria microsepala?

Small-sepal Toadflax

What is the natural habitat of Linaria microsepala?

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

Anton Kerner von Marilaun (1831-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Kern.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:804773-1: 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].