Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
tenuis
ID:
447666

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Viv.) Spreng.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg., ed. 16. 2: 795 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000446998



Common Names

  • Linaria tenuis
  • Slender Toadflax
  • Slender Snapdragon


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Description

Linaria tenuis (also called Slender Toadflax, among many other common names) is an annual plant with small, yellow flowers and narrow, pointed leaves. It is native to Europe and is found in dry, sunny areas such as meadows, roadsides, and waste places.

Uses & Benefits

Linaria tenuis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin ailments and as a diuretic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Linaria tenuis has small yellow flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Linaria tenuis 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 tenuis

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

Linaria tenuis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Linaria tenuis?

Linaria tenuis

What is the common name of Linaria tenuis?

Slender Snapdragon

What is the growth habit of Linaria tenuis?

It is an evergreen perennial with a clumping habit.

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

Kurt Polycarp Joachim Sprengel (1766-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spreng.' in the authors string.
Domenico Viviani (1772-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Viv.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:804993-1: 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].