Status:
valid
Authors:
Gomb.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1953
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 100: 330 (1953)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000363366
Common Names
- Linum silpii
- Silpii Flax
- Silpii Linum
Description
Linum silpii (also called Silpius 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 silpii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye for fabrics. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, including fever, coughs, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Linum silpii has a white flower, with a long, slender seed pod that contains small, black seeds. The seedlings are small, with green leaves and a single, central stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Linum silpii 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 silpii
Linum silpii can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey.
Linum silpii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Linum silpii?
Linum silpii
What is the family of Linum silpii?
Linaceae
What is the common name of Linum silpii?
Silpius 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,