Status:
valid
Authors:
(Parry ex Greene) J.M.Porter & L.A.Johnson
Source:
ksu
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Aliso 19: 82 (2000)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000447155
Common Names
- Veatch's Linanthus
- Veatch's Broomrape
- Veatch's Toadflax
Synonyms
- Gilia veatchii Parry ex Greene [unknown]
- Leptodactylon veatchii (Parry ex Greene) Wherry [unknown]
Description
Linanthus veatchii (also called Veatch's Linanthus, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial plant with yellow flowers and a slender stem. It is native to South America and grows in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Linanthus veatchii is a species of flowering plant in the plantain family. It has been used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Linanthus veatchii is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedling has a single cotyledon and a short stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Linanthus veatchii can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil in a sunny position. Division should be done in spring or autumn. Plants should be spaced 30-45 cm apart.
Where to Find Linanthus veatchii
Linanthus veatchii is native to the western United States and can be found in dry, rocky areas.
Linanthus veatchii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Linanthus veatchii?
Linanthus veatchii
What is the family of Linanthus veatchii?
Plantaginaceae
What is the common name of Linanthus veatchii?
Veatch's linanthus
Species in the Linanthus genus
Linanthus inyoensis,
Linanthus harknessii,
Linanthus campanulatus,
Linanthus californicus,
Linanthus caespitosus,
Linanthus filiformis,
Linanthus glaber,
Linanthus watsonii,
Linanthus wigginsii,
Linanthus uncialis,
Linanthus pungens,
Linanthus veatchii,
Linanthus jaegeri,
Linanthus arenicola,
Linanthus bellus,
Linanthus bigelovii,
Linanthus concinnus,
Linanthus demissus,
Linanthus dianthiflorus,
Linanthus dichotomus,
Linanthus grandiflorus,
Linanthus jonesii,
Linanthus killipii,
Linanthus liniflorus,
Linanthus orcuttii,
Linanthus parryae,
Linanthus latisectus,
Linanthus graciosus,
Linanthus mohavensis,
Linanthus dactylophyllum,
Linanthus bernardinus,
Linanthus maricopensis,
Species in the Polemoniaceae family
Acanthogilia gloriosa,
Aliciella caespitosa,
Aliciella formosa,
Aliciella haydenii,
Aliciella heterostyla,
Aliciella humillima,
Aliciella hutchinsifolia,
Aliciella latifolia,
Aliciella leptomeria,
Aliciella lottiae,
Aliciella mcvickerae,
Aliciella micromeria,
Aliciella nyensis,
Aliciella pentstemonoides,
Aliciella pinnatifida,
Aliciella ripleyi,
Aliciella sedifolia,
Aliciella stenothyrsa,
Aliciella subacaulis,
Aliciella subnuda,
Aliciella tenuis,
Aliciella triodon,
Aliciella monoensis,
Aliciella cliffordii,
Allophyllum divaricatum,
Allophyllum gilioides,
Allophyllum glutinosum,
Allophyllum integrifolium,
Allophyllum nemophilophyllum,
Bonplandia geminiflora,
Bonplandia linearis,
Bryantiella palmeri,
Cantua dendritica,
Cantua mediamnis,
Cantua volcanica,
Cantua alutacea,
Cantua bicolor,
Cantua buxifolia,
Cantua candelilla,
Cantua coerulea,
Cantua cordata,
Cantua cuzcoensis,
Cantua flexuosa,
Cantua glutinosa,
Cantua hibrida,
Cantua longifolia,
Cantua megapotamica,
Cantua ovata,
Cantua pyrifolia,
Cantua quercifolia,