Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
esterhuysenae
ID:
1074155

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.M.Rogers

Source:
tro

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 1: 714 (1981 publ. 1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001073493

Common Names

  • Esterhuysen's Flax
  • Esterhuysen's Wild Flax
  • Esterhuysen's Linum

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Description

Linum esterhuysenae (also called Esterhuysen's flax, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows to a height of 10-20 cm. It has a taproot and its stems are branched. Its leaves are linear, sessile, and glabrous. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Linum esterhuysenae is a perennial plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine for its antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Linum esterhuysenae is a star-shaped, white or yellow bloom with five petals. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are thin, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Linum esterhuysenae is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation from seed is best done in spring or early summer. Cuttings can be taken in late summer or early autumn. The cuttings should be rooted in a moist medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until they are established.

Where to Find Linum esterhuysenae

Linum esterhuysenae is native to South Africa and can be found in dry, sandy soils. It is often found in grasslands and scrublands.

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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