Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
vulgaris
ID:
447106

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mill.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1768

Citation Micro:
Gard. Dict., ed. 8. : n.° 1 (1768)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000446438



Common Names

  • Linaria vulgaris
  • Vulgaris Linaria
  • Linaria


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Description

Linaria vulgaris (also called Common Toadflax, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It is found in dry habitats such as rocky slopes and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Linaria vulgaris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It has small, white flowers and is a low-maintenance plant that is easy to grow.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Linaria vulgaris sub. sinensis (Bebeaux) D.Y.Hong
Linaria vulgaris sub. vulgaris
Linaria vulgaris sub. chinensis (Bunge ex Debeaux) D.Y.Hong

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Linaria vulgaris has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Linaria vulgaris can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Sow seeds in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn. Plant cuttings in a moist, well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Linaria vulgaris

Linaria vulgaris is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and roadsides.

Linaria vulgaris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Linaria vulgaris?

Linaria vulgaris

What is the family of Linaria vulgaris?

Plantaginaceae

What is the common name of Linaria vulgaris?

Common 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

Philip Miller (1691-1771): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mill.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:325777-2: 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].