Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
suffruticosum
ID:
367072

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 279 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000366404

Common Names

  • Linum suffruticosum
  • Shrubby Flax
  • Shrubby Flax

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Synonyms

  • Linum squarrosum Munby [unknown]
  • Leucolinum suffruticosum Fourr. [unknown]
  • Linum fruticosum Mill. [unknown]
  • Cathartolinum suffruticosum Rchb. [unknown]
  • Linum tenuifolium suffruticosum (L.) O.Bolòs & Vigo [unknown]
  • Linum suffruticosum carratracensis (Rivas Goday & Rivas Mart.) G.López [unknown]
  • Linum tenuifolium differens (Pau) O.Bolòs & Vigo [unknown]
  • Linum tenuifolium jimenezii (Pau) O.Bolòs & Vigo [unknown]

Description

Linum suffruticosum (also called Shrubby Flax, among many other common names) is a shrubby plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in dry, rocky habitats. It has narrow, linear leaves and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Linum suffruticosum is used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases and infections. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and for its antifungal properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Linum suffruticosum sub. salsoloides (Lam.) Rouy
Linum suffruticosum sub. dolomiticum Rivas Mart., A.Asensi, Molero Mesa & F.Valle
Linum suffruticosum sub. castroviejoi (Mart.Labarga, Pedrol & Muñoz Garm.) L.Sáez & Aymerich

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Linum suffruticosum is a small, yellow, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, delicate, and have a single stem with small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Linum suffruticosum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Linum suffruticosum

Linum suffruticosum is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in the coastal areas of southern Europe.

Linum suffruticosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Linum suffruticosum?

Linum suffruticosum

What is the common name of Linum suffruticosum?

Shrubby Flax

What is the natural habitat of Linum suffruticosum?

Dry grasslands and rocky slopes

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