Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dipsacales
Genus:
Species:
borealis
ID:
358691

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 631 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000358023

Common Names

  • Linnaea borealis
  • Borealis Linnaea
  • Linnaea boreale

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Synonyms

  • Linnaea australis Hoffmanns. [unknown]
  • Linnaea foveolata Brenner [unknown]
  • Linnaea amoenula Wittr. [unknown]
  • Linnaea albiloba Brenner [unknown]
  • Linnaea longiflora Howell [unknown]
  • Linnaea sulcata Brenner [unknown]
  • Linnaea tenuiflora Brenner [unknown]
  • Linnaea tenuisignata Brenner [unknown]
  • Linnaea tenuisulcata Brenner [unknown]
  • Linnaea jugosa Brenner [unknown]
  • Linnaea subjugosa Brenner [unknown]
  • Linnaea vicina Wittr. [unknown]
  • Linnaea parvisignata Brenner [unknown]
  • Linnaea pseudoproterantha Pamp. [unknown]
  • Linnaea pyrrosema Brenner [unknown]
  • Linnaea subviolascens Brenner [unknown]
  • Linnaea rotundata Brenner [unknown]
  • Linnaea subsulcata Brenner [unknown]
  • Linnaea subconfluens Brenner [unknown]
  • Linnaea roseoalba Brenner [unknown]
  • Linnaea borealis arctica Wittr. [unknown]
  • Linnaea borealis borealis [unknown]
  • Linnaea borealis borealis [unknown]
  • Linnaea americana candicans House [unknown]

Description

Linnaea borealis (also called Twinflower, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to North America and Europe. It has small, oval leaves and pink or white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas and can be found in woodlands and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Linnaea borealis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for erosion control.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Linnaea borealis sub. longiflora (Torr.) Piper & Beattie

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Linnaea borealis has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Linnaea borealis is a fast-growing perennial that can be propagated from stem cuttings. To propagate, take a stem cutting with at least two leaves and allow it to dry out for a few days. Then, plant the cutting in a pot with well-draining soil and keep it in a warm, bright spot. Water the cutting regularly, but don't overwater it. The cutting should take root in a few weeks.

Where to Find Linnaea borealis

Linnaea borealis is native to North America and can be found in Canada and the United States.

Linnaea borealis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Linnaea borealis?

Linnaea borealis

What type of plant is Linnaea borealis?

Herbaceous perennial

What is the natural habitat of Linnaea borealis?

Moist forests in tropical Africa

Species in the Caprifoliaceae family

Bassecoia bretschneideri, Bassecoia siamensis, Bassecoia hookeri, Cephalaria duzceensis, Cephalaria alpina, Cephalaria ambrosioides, Cephalaria anatolica, Cephalaria aristata, Cephalaria armeniaca, Cephalaria armerioides, Cephalaria armoraciifolia, Cephalaria attenuata, Cephalaria axillaris, Cephalaria aytachii, Cephalaria balansae, Cephalaria balkharica, Cephalaria beijiangensis, Cephalaria calcarea, Cephalaria cedrorum, Cephalaria charadzeae, Cephalaria cilicica, Cephalaria coriacea, Cephalaria dagestanica, Cephalaria decurrens, Cephalaria demetrii, Cephalaria dichaetophora, Cephalaria dirmilensis, Cephalaria ekimiana, Cephalaria elazigensis, Cephalaria elmaliensis, Cephalaria fanourii, Cephalaria flava, Cephalaria foliosa, Cephalaria galpiniana, Cephalaria gazipashensis, Cephalaria gigantea, Cephalaria goetzei, Cephalaria hakkiarica, Cephalaria hirsuta, Cephalaria humilis, Cephalaria integrifolia, Cephalaria isaurica, Cephalaria joppensis, Cephalaria juncea, Cephalaria katangensis, Cephalaria kesruanica, Cephalaria kotschyi, Cephalaria laevigata, Cephalaria leucantha, Cephalaria litvinovii,

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