Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
salsoloides
ID:
363989

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lam.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1792

Citation Micro:
Encycl. 3: 521 (1792)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000363321

Common Names

  • Linum salsoloides
  • Saltwort Flax
  • Salsoloides Linum

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Synonyms

  • Linum ortegae Planch. [unknown]
  • Linum crispum Steud. [unknown]
  • Linum suffruticosum ortegae (Planchon) Rivas Goday & Borja ex Rivas Mart. [unknown]
  • Linum tenuifolium ortegae (Planchon) O.Bolòs & Vigo [unknown]
  • Cathartolinum salsoloides Rchb. [unknown]

Description

Linum salsoloides (also called Salsola Flax, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry, rocky habitats and is found at altitudes of up to 1,500 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Linum salsoloides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock and wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Linum salsoloides is a blue-violet color and it has a sweet scent. The seed is small and round and the seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Linum salsoloides is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. The seed should be sown in a well-drained soil and lightly covered. The seedlings should be thinned to about 6 inches apart. The plants can be divided in spring or fall. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized in spring and summer.

Where to Find Linum salsoloides

Linum salsoloides can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey.

Linum salsoloides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Linum salsoloides?

Linum salsoloides

What is the family of Linum salsoloides?

Linaceae

What is the common name of Linum salsoloides?

Salt-desert flax

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,