Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alpinum
ID:
364095

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1762

Citation Micro:
Enum. Stirp. Vindob. 229. 1762 [Mai 1762]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000363427

Common Names

  • Linum alpinum
  • Alpine Flax
  • Alpinum Linum

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Synonyms

  • Linum ruscinonense Timb.-Lagr. [unknown]
  • Linum bavaricum Schult. [unknown]
  • Linum transsilvanicum Schur [unknown]
  • Adenolinum alpicola Rchb. [unknown]
  • Adenolinum alpinum Rchb. [unknown]
  • Adenolinum provinciale Fourr. [unknown]
  • Adenolinum pyrenaicum Rchb. [unknown]
  • Linum perenne alpinum (Jacq.) Stoj. & Stef. [unknown]
  • Linum alpinum pseudomontanum Pignatti [unknown]

Description

Linum alpinum (also called Alpine Flax, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a single stem with simple leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in grasslands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Linum alpinum is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Linum alpinum sub. laeve (Scop.) Nyman
Linum alpinum sub. gracilius (Bertol.) Pignatti
Linum alpinum sub. pirinicum Petrova

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Linum alpinum has small, bright yellow flowers with five petals and a center of yellow stamens. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Linum alpinum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Linum alpinum

Linum alpinum can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey.

Linum alpinum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Linum alpinum?

Linum alpinum

What is the common name of Linum alpinum?

Alpine Flax

What is the natural habitat of Linum alpinum?

Alpine meadows and rocky slopes

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