Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Species:
linifolia
ID:
388965

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vahl ex Hornem.) J.F.Macbr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1918

Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 53: 13 (1918)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000388297

Common Names

  • Linear-leaved Oligomeris
  • Linear-leaved Oligomeris
  • Linear-leaved Oligomeris

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Description

Oligomeris linifolia (also called Flax-leaved Oligomeris, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Brazilian Atlantic Forest. It has a woody stem and its leaves are simple, opposite, and oblong. It is found in the understory of the Atlantic Forest, in humid and well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Oligomeris linifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Oligomeris linifolia is a yellow-green color and has five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oligomeris linifolia is a shrub that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be propagated by cuttings or by seed.

Where to Find Oligomeris linifolia

Oligomeris linifolia can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Oligomeris linifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oligomeris linifolia?

Oligomeris linifolia

What is the common name of Oligomeris linifolia?

Linear-leaved Oligomeris

What type of plant is Oligomeris linifolia?

Oligomeris linifolia is a shrub.

Species in the Resedaceae family

Borthwickia trifoliata, Caylusea abyssinica, Caylusea hexagyna, Caylusea latifolia, Forchhammeria brevipes, Forchhammeria emarginata, Forchhammeria haitiensis, Forchhammeria hintonii, Forchhammeria laxiflora, Forchhammeria longifolia, Forchhammeria macrocarpa, Forchhammeria matudae, Forchhammeria pallida, Forchhammeria polyandra, Forchhammeria sessilifolia, Forchhammeria sphaerocarpa, Forchhammeria trifoliata, Forchhammeria watsonii, Forchhammeria tamaulipana, Forchhammeria iltisii, Ochradenus spartioides, Ochradenus baccatus, Ochradenus arabicus, Ochradenus harsusiticus, Ochradenus somalensis, Ochradenus gifrii, Ochradenus socotranus, Oligomeris subulata, Oligomeris linifolia, Oligomeris dipetala, Oligomeris dregeana, Randonia africana, Reseda alba, Reseda alopecuros, Reseda alphonsi, Reseda amblyocarpa, Reseda arabica, Reseda anatolica, Reseda urnigera, Reseda tomentosa, Reseda undata, Reseda tymphaea, Reseda villosa, Reseda virgata, Reseda viridis, Reseda tefedestica, Reseda germanicopolitana, Reseda glauca, Reseda elata, Reseda duriaeana,

References

James Francis Macbride (1892-1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.F.Macbr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:173708-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.