Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mcvaughii
ID:
1272955

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.M.Rogers

Source:
tro

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb. 15: 205 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001272293

Common Names

  • McVaughii Linum
  • Linum mcvaughii
  • McVaugh's Linum

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Description

Linum mcvaughii (also called ‘McVaugh’s flax’, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Linaceae. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It grows up to 1 meter in height and has a smooth, grey bark. Its leaves are simple and its flowers are white in color.

Uses & Benefits

Linum mcvaughii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in landscaping and as a groundcover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Linum mcvaughii is a white, five-petaled star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Linum mcvaughii is a perennial herb that grows in dry, rocky soils. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in early spring or late summer and planted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Linum mcvaughii

Linum mcvaughii can be found in Mexico.

Linum mcvaughii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Linum mcvaughii?

Linum mcvaughii

What is the common name of Linum mcvaughii?

McVaugh's Flax

What is the family of Linum mcvaughii?

Linaceae

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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