Linum cariense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1844
Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 5: 86 (1844)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000363828
Common Names
- Bouchea boliviana
- Bolivian Bouchea
- Bolivian Cryptanthus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Linum cariense (also called Carian Flax, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It typically grows in dry, rocky areas, and can reach heights of up to 0.5 m. Its leaves are alternate, and its flowers are white or pink in color.
Uses & Benefits
Linum cariense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, for erosion control, and as a source of forage for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Linum cariense has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have small, oval leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Linum cariense is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best grown in a sheltered location and can be pruned to maintain a neat shape.
Where to Find Linum cariense
Linum cariense can be found in the wild in Mexico and Guatemala.
Linum cariense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Linum cariense?
Linum cariense
What type of plant is Linum cariense?
Herbaceous perennial
Where is Linum cariense native to?
Europe and North Africa
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
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:544400-1: Based on the initial data import