Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
virgata
ID:
447628

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Poir.) Desf.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1798

Citation Micro:
Fl. Atlant. 2: 41 (1798)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000446960



Common Names

  • Virgata Toadflax
  • Virgata Snapdragon
  • Virgata Baby Snapdragon


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Description

Linaria virgata (also called Purple Snapdragon, 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 purple flowers with a white center, and is characterized by its long, slender stems.

Uses & Benefits

Linaria virgata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin conditions and digestive disorders.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Linaria virgata sub. virgata
Linaria virgata sub. syrtica Murb.
Linaria virgata sub. algeriensis Murb.
Linaria virgata sub. tunetana Murb.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Linaria virgata is a bright yellow, with a long corolla tube. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, narrow, pointed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Linaria virgata is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Linaria virgata

Linaria virgata is native to Europe and can be found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and disturbed areas.

Linaria virgata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Linaria virgata?

Linaria virgata

What is the family of Linaria virgata?

Plantaginaceae

What is the common name of Linaria virgata?

Purple Toadflax

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

Jean Louis Marie Poiret (1755-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poir.' in the authors string.
René Louiche Desfontaines (1750-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Desf.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:805032-1: 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].