Linum smithii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Mildner
Source:
tro
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 23: 439 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001239556
Common Names
- Linum
- Smith's Flax
- Linum Smithii
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Linum smithii (also called Linum smithii, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous plant with green foliage and yellow flowers. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It grows best in moist, well-drained soils.
Uses & Benefits
Linum smithii is used as an ornamental plant, for making furniture, and as a source of timber. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Linum smithii has small, yellow flowers with five petals and small, black seeds. The seedlings have thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Linum smithii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Linum smithii
Linum smithii can be found in the western United States and Mexico.
Linum smithii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Linum smithii?
Linum smithii
What is the common name of Linum smithii?
Smith's Flax
What type of plant is Linum smithii?
It is an annual herb
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
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50103128: Based on the initial data import
R. Mildner: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mildner' in the authors string.