Status:
valid
Authors:
(Batalin) Christenh.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 125: 28 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336975
Common Names
- Linnaea Elegans
- Elegans's Linnaea
- Elegans Linnaea
Description
Linnaea elegans (also called elegant linnaea, among many other common names) is a shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It is native to North America and is found in moist deciduous forests. It is also found in secondary forests, scrublands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Linnaea elegans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, diarrhea, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Linnaea elegans has white, star-shaped flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a short hypocotyl.
Cultivation and Propagation
Linnaea elegans is a perennial herb native to North America. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in a partially shaded position. Propagation is usually done by seed or division of the mature plants. The divisions should be planted in a pot containing a mixture of peat moss and sand.
Where to Find Linnaea elegans
Linnaea elegans is native to the mountains of western North America. It can be found in dry, rocky areas at elevations of up to 3,000 meters.
Linnaea elegans FAQ
What is the scientific name of Linnaea elegans?
Linnaea elegans
What is the common name of Linnaea elegans?
Linnaea
What type of environment does Linnaea elegans prefer?
Moist, temperate areas
Species in the Linnaea genus
Linnaea borealis,
Linnaea floribunda,
Linnaea spathulata,
Linnaea serrata,
Linnaea uniflora,
Linnaea chinensis,
Linnaea forrestii,
Linnaea macrotera,
Linnaea engleriana,
Linnaea parvifolia,
Linnaea amabilis,
Linnaea coriacea,
Linnaea dipelta,
Linnaea elegans,
Linnaea grandifolia,
Linnaea occidentalis,
Linnaea tetrasepala,
Linnaea yunnanensis,
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,