Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
decumbens
ID:
364153

Status:
valid

Authors:
Desf.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1798

Citation Micro:
Fl. Atlant. 1: 278 (1798)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000363485

Common Names

  • Decumbent Flax
  • Decumbent Linseed
  • Decumbent Linum

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Synonyms

  • Linum gomezii Sennen & Mauricio [unknown]

Description

Linum decumbens (also called Trailing Flax, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant which is native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in dry grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Linum decumbens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping, and its leaves are used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Linum decumbens are white, yellow or pink, with five petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are slender with long stems and small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Linum decumbens is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring and should be covered lightly with soil.

Where to Find Linum decumbens

Linum decumbens can be found in dry, sunny areas in Europe and North America.

Linum decumbens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Linum decumbens?

Linum decumbens

What is the common name of Linum decumbens?

Decumbent Flax

What is the natural habitat of Linum decumbens?

Dry, rocky hillsides

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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