Status:
valid
Authors:
H.J.P.Winkl.
Source:
tro
Year:
1931
Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. ed. 2 , 19a: 116 (1931)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001239269
Common Names
- Flagellare Linum
- Linum
- Flagellare
Description
Linum flagellare (also called the Whiplash Flax, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Himalayas and China. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a tall, erect stem with small, yellow flowers. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as thickets and forests.
Uses & Benefits
Linum flagellare is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and parks. It has attractive foliage and is drought tolerant. It is also used as a hedge plant and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Linum flagellare is yellow, with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Linum flagellare is a perennial plant native to North America. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best achieved through division of the clump in spring or by taking stem cuttings in summer. Seeds can also be sown in spring.
Where to Find Linum flagellare
Linum flagellare is native to the United States and can be found in the states of California and Oregon.
Linum flagellare FAQ
What is the scientific name of Linum flagellare?
Linum flagellare
What is the common name of Linum flagellare?
Whip-like Flax
What is the natural habitat of Linum flagellare?
Meadows, streambanks, and moist places
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,