Status:
valid
Authors:
Degen
Source:
cmp
Year:
1893
Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 43: 55 (1893)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000366408
Common Names
- Linum thracicum
- Thracian Flax
- Thracian Flax
Synonyms
- Linum crenatum Podp. [unknown]
- Linum turcicum Podp. [unknown]
- Linum rhodopeum Velen. [unknown]
Description
Linum thracicum (also called Thrace Flax, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the Thrace region and grows in grasslands and meadows. It has narrow, linear leaves and yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Linum thracicum 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 thracicum sub. multiflorum Petrova
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Linum thracicum 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Linum thracicum 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 thracicum
Linum thracicum is native to the Balkans and can be found in the coastal areas of the Black Sea.
Linum thracicum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Linum thracicum?
Linum thracicum
What is the common name of Linum thracicum?
Thracian Flax
What is the natural habitat of Linum thracicum?
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,