Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
polygalifolia
ID:
447699

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hoffmanns. & Link

Source:
ksu

Year:
1811

Citation Micro:
Fl. Portug. 1: 248 (1811)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000447031



Common Names

  • Linaria Polygalifolia
  • Polygalifolia Toadflax
  • Polygalifolia Snapdragon


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Description

Linaria polygalifolia (also called 'Purple Milkwort', among many other common names) is an annual or biennial herbaceous plant. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes and roadsides. It has narrow, linear leaves and small, bright purple flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Linaria polygalifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin conditions. It is also used as a food source for livestock.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Linaria polygalifolia sub. aguillonensis (García Mart.) Castrov. & Lago
Linaria polygalifolia sub. lamarckii (Rouy) D.A.Sutton
Linaria polygalifolia sub. polygalifolia

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Linaria polygalifolia is a bright yellow, tubular flower with a white throat. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, delicate, and have a bright yellow flower.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Linaria polygalifolia is a perennial plant that grows best in full sun. It prefers well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. Propagation is done by seed or division of the clumps.

Where to Find Linaria polygalifolia

Linaria polygalifolia is native to the Mediterranean region, from the Iberian Peninsula to the Middle East.

Linaria polygalifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Linaria polygalifolia?

Linaria polygalifolia

What is the common name of Linaria polygalifolia?

Polygala-leaved toadflax

What is the native range of Linaria polygalifolia?

Southern Europe

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

Johann Heinrich Friedrich Link (1767-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Link' in the authors string.
Johann Centurius Hoffmannsegg (1766-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hoffmanns.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:804857-1: 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].