Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kurdicum
ID:
1409309

Status:
valid

Authors:
(P.H.Davis) Naum.-Svetl.

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Novosti Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 47: 56. 2016

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001421774

Common Names

  • Linum kurdicum
  • Kurdish Flax
  • Kurdish Linseed

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Description

Linum kurdicum (also called 'Kurdish Flax', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with white flowers and small, pointed leaves. It is native to South Africa and grows in rocky, well-drained soils in mountain and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Linum kurdicum is a small shrub with white flowers. It is often used as a ground cover or in rock gardens. It is also used for its attractive foliage and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Linum kurdicum is small and white, with five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Linum kurdicum is a shrub native to East Asia. It grows best in moist, well-drained soils in full sun. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Germination can take up to two months.

Where to Find Linum kurdicum

Linum kurdicum is native to the Middle East and Central Asia. It is found in dry, open areas, such as steppes and grasslands.

Linum kurdicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Linum kurdicum?

Linum kurdicum

What is the common name of Linum kurdicum?

Kurdish Linum

What is the natural habitat of Linum kurdicum?

Mountain meadows and grasslands

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

Peter Hadland Davis (1918-1992): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.H.Davis' in the authors string.
A.A. Naumenko-Svetlova: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Naum.-Svetl.' in the authors string.