Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
valdesiana
ID:
447608

Status:
valid

Authors:
Socorro & Aroza

Source:
ksu

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Stud. Bot. Univ. Salamanca 6: 127 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000446940



Common Names

  • Valdesiana Toadflax
  • Valdesiana Snapdragon
  • Valdesiana Baby Snapdragon


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Description

Linaria valdesiana (also called Valdes' 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 valdesiana 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

The flower of Linaria valdesiana is a small, yellow-orange, two-lipped flower with a spur. The seed is a small, black, tear-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped with a few hairs on the stem and leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Linaria valdesiana can be propagated by seed or division. Sow the seeds in early spring in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Division in spring or autumn. Larger clumps can be divided with a spade.

Where to Find Linaria valdesiana

Linaria valdesiana can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe and North Africa.

Linaria valdesiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Linaria valdesiana?

Linaria valdesiana

What are the common names of Linaria valdesiana?

Valdes' Toadflax, Valdes' Snapdragon

What is the habitat of Linaria valdesiana?

It is found in dry, sunny areas, such as rocky slopes, meadows, and roadsides

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

Oswaldo Socorro Abreu (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Socorro' in the authors string.
Pilar Aroza (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aroza' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:934011-1: 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].