Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
burkartii
ID:
1234966

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mildner

Source:
tro

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 23: 439 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001234304

Common Names

  • Linum burkartii
  • Burkartii Flax
  • Burkart's Flax

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Description

Linum burkartii (also called Burkart's Flax, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Linaceae family. It is native to Argentina and Chile. It is found in dry, rocky slopes and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Linum burkartii is used for its ornamental value in gardens and landscapes. Its leaves are used to make a tea that is believed to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Linum burkartii is a bright yellow, five-petaled star-shaped flower. The seeds are small, brown and hard. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Linum burkartii is an easy-to-grow perennial that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°F (-29°C).

Where to Find Linum burkartii

Linum burkartii is native to Argentina and can be found in the provinces of Catamarca, La Rioja, and San Juan.

Linum burkartii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Linum burkartii?

Linum burkartii

What is the common name of Linum burkartii?

Burkart's Flax

What type of plant is Linum burkartii?

Herbaceous Perennial

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50078544: Based on the initial data import
R. Mildner: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mildner' in the authors string.