Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
riffea
ID:
447740

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pau

Source:
ksu

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Acad. Polytecn. Porto 6: 4 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000447072



Common Names

  • Linaria Riffea
  • Riffea Linaria
  • Linaria


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Description

Linaria riffea (also called Common Toadflax, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial herbaceous flowering plant. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and it typically grows in sunny, dry and rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Linaria riffea is a species of flowering plant in the plantain family. It has been used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Linaria riffea has yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and round-shaped. The seedlings have linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Linaria riffea 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 riffea

Linaria riffea can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.

Linaria riffea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Linaria riffea?

Linaria riffea

What is the common name of Linaria riffea?

Riffea Toadflax

Where does Linaria riffea grow?

Linaria riffea grows in rocky areas of the Mediterranean region

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

Carlos Pau y Español (1857-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pau' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:804907-1: 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].