Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
squamulosum
ID:
364016

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rudolphi ex Willd.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1809

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. : 338 (1809)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000363348

Common Names

  • Linum squamulosum
  • Squamulosum Flax
  • Squamulosum Linum

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Synonyms

  • Linum euxinum Juz. [unknown]
  • Adenolinum squamulosum Rchb. [unknown]

Description

Linum squamulosum (also called Scaly 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 squamulosum 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Linum squamulosum sub. tommasinii (Rchb.) Naum.-Svetl.
Linum squamulosum sub. collinum (Guss. ex Boiss.) Naum.-Svetl.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Linum squamulosum is a deep blue color and it has a pleasant aroma. The seed is small and round and the seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Linum squamulosum 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 squamulosum

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

Linum squamulosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Linum squamulosum?

Linum squamulosum

What is the family of Linum squamulosum?

Linaceae

What is the common name of Linum squamulosum?

Scaly 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,

References

Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
Karl Rudolphi (1771-1832): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rudolphi' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:544714-1: Based on the initial data import