Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bahamense
ID:
1272953

Status:
valid

Authors:
Northr.

Source:
tro

Year:
1902

Citation Micro:
Mem. Torrey Bot. Club 12: 42 (1902)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001272291

Common Names

  • Bahamense Linum
  • Linum bahamense
  • Bahamian Linum

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Description

Linum bahamense (also called ‘Bahamian flax’, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Linaceae. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It grows up to 1 meter in height and has a smooth, grey bark. Its leaves are simple and its flowers are white in color.

Uses & Benefits

Linum bahamense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in landscaping and as a groundcover.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Linum bahamense for. corallicola (Small) C.M.Rogers
Linum bahamense var. corallicola (Small) C.M.Rogers

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Linum bahamense is a white, five-petaled star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Linum bahamense is a perennial herb that grows in dry, rocky soils. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in early spring or late summer and planted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Linum bahamense

Linum bahamense can be found in the Bahamas.

Linum bahamense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Linum bahamense?

Linum bahamense

What type of plant is Linum bahamense?

Herb

Where is Linum bahamense found?

The Bahamas

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,

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