Linum mysurense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
B.Heyne ex Benth.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1830
Citation Micro:
Edwards's Bot. Reg. 16: t. 1326 (1830)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000363262
Common Names
- Linum mysurense
- Mysore flax
- Mysore flax plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Linum mysurense (also called Mysore Flax, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to India. It has a single stem with simple leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in grasslands and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Linum mysurense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock and wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Linum mysurense has small white flowers with yellow centers and a brown seed capsule. The seeds are black and the seedlings are green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Linum mysurense can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a light, sandy soil. Once established, the plant can be propagated by division.
Where to Find Linum mysurense
Linum mysurense is native to India and can be found in the states of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala.
Linum mysurense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Linum mysurense?
Linum mysurense
What is the common name of Linum mysurense?
Mysore flax
What is the habitat of Linum mysurense?
Moist, shady 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,
References
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Benjamin Heyne (1770-1819): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Heyne' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:544601-1: Based on the initial data import