Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
multicaulis
ID:
447348

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Mill.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1857

Citation Micro:
Gard. Dict., ed. 7. : n.° 7 (1857)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000446680



Common Names

  • Many-stemmed Toadflax
  • Many-stemmed Yellow Toadflax
  • Many-stemmed Linaria


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Description

Linaria multicaulis (also called Many-stemmed 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 multicaulis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat respiratory ailments, skin diseases, and digestive problems.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Linaria multicaulis sub. heterophylla (Desf.) D.A.Sutton
Linaria multicaulis sub. humilis (Guss.) De Leon., Giardina & Zizza
Linaria multicaulis sub. aetnensis Giardina & Zizza
Linaria multicaulis sub. galioides (Ball) D.A.Sutton
Linaria multicaulis sub. aurasiaca (Pomel) D.A.Sutton
Linaria multicaulis sub. gigantea (Dobignard & D.Jord.) Dobignard
Linaria multicaulis sub. pseudosupina (Ball) Dobignard
Linaria multicaulis var. messanensis Giardina & Zizza
Linaria multicaulis sub. multicaulis
Linaria multicaulis sub. panormitana (Giardina & Zizza) C.Brullo & Brullo

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Linaria multicaulis is a yellow tubular flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Linaria multicaulis is a perennial plant that is native to Europe and North Africa. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Linaria multicaulis

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

Linaria multicaulis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Linaria multicaulis?

Linaria multicaulis

What is the common name of Linaria multicaulis?

Many-stemmed Linaria

What is the natural habitat of Linaria multicaulis?

Dry grasslands, scrub, and rocky slopes

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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Philip Miller (1691-1771): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mill.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:804784-1: 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].