Iberis linifolia - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
linifolia
ID:
729554
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1759
Citation Micro:
Syst. Nat. ed. 10 , 2: 1129 (1759)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000728887
Common Names
- Iberis linifolia
- Linear-leaved Candytuft
- Linear-leaved Iberis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Iberis linifolia (also called Line-leaved Candytuft, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe and Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a long stem with small white flowers. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Iberis linifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, cold, cough, and stomachache.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Iberis linifolia sub. violletii (Godr.) ValdésIberis linifolia sub. stricta (Jord.) Rouy & Foucaud
Iberis linifolia sub. contejanii (Billot) Kerguélen
Iberis linifolia sub. intermedia (Guers.) Kerguélen
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Iberis linifolia has white flowers with yellow centers, small, round, black seeds and seedlings with oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Iberis linifolia is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 4-9.
Where to Find Iberis linifolia
Iberis linifolia is native to the Mediterranean region.
Iberis linifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Iberis linifolia?
Iberis linifolia
What is the family of Iberis linifolia?
Brassicaceae
What is the type of Iberis linifolia?
Herb
Species in the Iberis genus
Iberis amara, Iberis atlantica, Iberis aurosica, Iberis balansae, Iberis balansae, Iberis bernardiana, Iberis carnosa, Iberis ciliata, Iberis contracta, Iberis fontqueri, Iberis gibraltarica, Iberis grosii, Iberis linifolia, Iberis nazarita, Iberis odorata, Iberis pectinata, Iberis pinnata, Iberis procumbens, Iberis saxatilis, Iberis semperflorens, Iberis sempervirens, Iberis simplex, Iberis spathulata, Iberis umbellata, Iberis carica, Iberis obovata, Iberis peyerimhoffii, Iberis runemarkii, Iberis corifolia, Iberis symplex, Iberis oschtenica,
Species in the Brassicaceae family
Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2859828: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.