Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
allredii
ID:
750088

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sivinski & M.O.Howard

Source:
ksu

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Phytoneuron 2011-33: 1 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000749421

Common Names

  • Linum allredii
  • Allred's Flax
  • Allred's Linum

Searching for Linum allredii? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Linum allredii (also called Allred's Flax, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Linaceae. It is native to western North America and is found in dry grasslands and rocky areas. It is a small herbaceous plant, typically reaching heights of up to 30 cm. Its leaves are lanceolate and its flowers are white.

Uses & Benefits

Linum allredii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Linum allredii has small, yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two opposite leaves.

Searching for Linum allredii? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Linum allredii is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the western United States. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a light, well-drained soil in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Linum allredii

Linum allredii is native to the western United States and can be found in dry, rocky habitats.

Linum allredii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Linum allredii?

Linum allredii

What is the family of Linum allredii?

Linaceae

What is the natural habitat of Linum allredii?

Grasslands

Species in the Linum genus

Linum meletonis, Linum maritimum, Linum macraei, Linum macrorhizum, Linum marginale, Linum nelsonii, Linum mysurense, Linum nervosum, Linum narbonense, Linum monogynum, Linum mucronatum, Linum hypericifolium, Linum jimenezii, Linum iranicum, Linum hirsutum, Linum hologynum, Linum leucanthum, Linum leonii, Linum komarovii, Linum numidicum, Linum salsoloides, Linum schiedeanum, Linum nodiflorum, Linum squamulosum, Linum stelleroides, Linum stocksianum, Linum strictum, Linum setaceum, Linum seljukorum, Linum silpii, Linum pallescens, Linum pamphylicum, Linum perenne, Linum obtusatum, Linum ockendonii, Linum olgae, Linum olympicum, Linum pallasianum, Linum pubescens, Linum punctatum, Linum persicum, Linum peyronii, Linum phitosianum, Linum album, Linum alpinum, Linum amurense, Linum altaicum, Linum appressum, Linum empetrifolium, Linum euboeum,

Species in the Linaceae family

Anisadenia pubescens, Anisadenia saxatilis, Hebepetalum neblinae, Hebepetalum roraimense, Hebepetalum humiriifolium, Hugonia afzelii, Hugonia belli, Hugonia castaneifolia, Hugonia costata, Hugonia couraiana, Hugonia deplanchei, Hugonia elliptica, Hugonia ferruginea, Hugonia foliosa, Hugonia gilletii, Hugonia gossweileri, Hugonia grandiflora, Hugonia jenkinsii, Hugonia latifolia, Hugonia lenormandii, Hugonia macrocarpa, Hugonia mayumbensis, Hugonia micans, Hugonia montana, Hugonia neocaledonica, Hugonia obtusifolia, Hugonia oreogena, Hugonia papillosa, Hugonia penicillanthemum, Hugonia planchonii, Hugonia platysepala, Hugonia poilanei, Hugonia racemosa, Hugonia rufopilis, Hugonia sapinii, Hugonia serrata, Hugonia talbotii, Hugonia tomentosa, Hugonia villosa, Hugonia brewerioides, Hugonia castanea, Hugonia sphaerocarpa, Hugonia coursiana, Hugonia johannensis, Hugonia longipes, Hugonia orientalis, Hugonia batesii, Hugonia gabunensis, Hugonia macrophylla, Hugonia spicata,

References

Robert Craig Sivinski (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sivinski' in the authors string.
Michael O. Howard (b.1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.O.Howard' in the authors string.