Linum elegans - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Spruner ex Boiss.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1854
Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. , ser. 2, 1: 99 (1854)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000363491
Common Names
- Elegant Flax
- Elegant Linseed
- Elegant Linum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Linum iberidifolium Aucher ex Planch. [unknown]
Description
Linum elegans (also called Elegant 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 elegans 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 elegans 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Linum elegans is a hardy annual that can be grown from seed. 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 elegans
Linum elegans can be found in dry, sunny areas in Europe and North America.
Linum elegans FAQ
What type of plant is Linum elegans?
Linum elegans is a species of flowering plant in the Linaceae family.
Where does Linum elegans grow?
Linum elegans is native to the Mediterranean region.
What are the characteristics of Linum elegans?
Linum elegans is an annual herb that grows up to 1 meter tall. It has small, blue 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2347480: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Wilhelm von Spruner (1805-1874): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spruner' in the authors string.