Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cubense
ID:
364211

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bisse

Source:
ksu

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Revista Jard. Bot. Nac. Univ. Habana 5(2): 148 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000363543

Common Names

  • Cuban Flax
  • Cuban Linseed
  • Cuban Linum

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Description

Linum cubense (also called Cuban flax, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Linaceae family. It is an annual herb up to 30 cm tall, with linear-lanceolate leaves up to 3 cm long. It is native to Cuba, and is found in dry open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Linum cubense has a white flower, with a long, slender seed pod that contains small, black seeds. The seedlings are small, with green leaves and a single, central stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Linum cubense is a hardy perennial that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It should be fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Linum cubense

Linum cubense is native to Cuba and can be found in the Caribbean.

Linum cubense FAQ

What type of plant is Linum cubense?

Linum cubense is a species of flowering plant in the Linaceae family.

Where does Linum cubense grow?

Linum cubense is native to Central America.

What are the characteristics of Linum cubense?

Linum cubense is an annual herb that grows up to 1 meter tall. It has small, white flowers and narrow, lance-shaped leaves.

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,