Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cruciatum
ID:
1262760

Status:
valid

Authors:
Planch.

Source:
tro

Year:
1848

Citation Micro:
London J. Bot. 7: 499 (1848)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001262098

Common Names

  • Linum Cruciatum
  • Cruciatum Linum
  • Cruciatum's Linum

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Description

Linum cruciatum (also called Cross-flowered Flax, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Linaceae family. It is native to Europe and Asia. It grows in dry, open, rocky areas, grasslands, and sagebrush scrub.

Uses & Benefits

Linum cruciatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make herbal teas, which have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Linum cruciatum are small and white in color. The seeds are small, dark-brown and slightly glossy. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Linum cruciatum can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in the spring or fall, by carefully separating the root ball into sections and replanting them in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Linum cruciatum

Linum cruciatum can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Linum cruciatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Linum cruciatum?

Linum cruciatum

What is the natural habitat of Linum cruciatum?

Dry rocky slopes in the Andes Mountains of Peru and Bolivia

What is the flowering season of Linum cruciatum?

Spring to early summer

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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