Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
spartea
ID:
447554

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Willd.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1809

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. 640 1809

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000446886



Common Names

  • Linaria spartea
  • Spartan Toadflax
  • Spartan Snapdragon


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Description

Linaria spartea (also called 'Sparte Iris', 'Sparte Lily', 'Sparte Flag', among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Europe and North Africa. It has long, narrow leaves and produces purple flowers with yellow centers. It grows in moist, shady areas and is often found in wetlands and along the edges of streams.

Uses & Benefits

Linaria spartea is a popular ornamental plant, often used in flower beds and borders. It has a long flowering period and is attractive to bees and butterflies. It is also used in herbal medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Linaria spartea is a small, yellow, five-petaled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedling is a small, green, upright plant with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Linaria spartea is a fast-growing annual plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It requires full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and should be kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and should be planted in moist soil.

Where to Find Linaria spartea

Linaria spartea is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and open woodlands.

Linaria spartea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Linaria spartea?

Linaria spartea

What is the common name of Linaria spartea?

Spartan Toadflax

What is the natural habitat of Linaria spartea?

Dry grasslands, rocky slopes, 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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:804964-1: Based on the initial data import