Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
tingitana
ID:
447656

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss. & Reut.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1852

Citation Micro:
Pugill. Pl. Afr. Bor. Hispan. : 84 (1852)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000446988



Common Names

  • Linaria tenella
  • Fairy Flax
  • Fairy Flaxweed


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Description

Linaria tingitana (also called Tingitan Toadflax, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial plant that grows up to 60 cm tall. It is native to Europe, North Africa and western Asia, and is found in dry grasslands, pastures, and disturbed areas. It has yellow flowers with a white center, and is characterized by its long, narrow leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Linaria tingitana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and as a diuretic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Linaria tingitana 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 tingitana is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Morocco. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division of the rootstock. Seeds should be sown in spring in a sunny spot and lightly covered with soil. Division of the rootstock should be done in early spring or autumn.

Where to Find Linaria tingitana

Linaria tingitana is native to North Africa and can be found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and disturbed areas.

Linaria tingitana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Linaria tingitana?

Linaria tingitana

What is the common name of Linaria tingitana?

Tingitana Snapdragon

What is the growth habit of Linaria tingitana?

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

Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
George François Reuter (1805-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Reut.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:805002-1: 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].