Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
triflorum
ID:
367042

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.H.Davis

Source:
ksu

Year:
1957

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 22: 159 (1957)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000366374

Common Names

  • Linum triflorum
  • Three-Flowered Flax
  • Three-Flowered Flax

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Description

Linum triflorum (also called Three-flowered Flax, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe, North Africa and temperate Asia. It has a slender stem and narrow, linear leaves. It grows in dry, sunny habitats, such as roadsides, fields and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Linum triflorum 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Linum triflorum has small, white, star-shaped flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Linum triflorum is a perennial plant that is native to North America. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location with well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or fall. The plant should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a new location.

Where to Find Linum triflorum

Linum triflorum is native to Europe, North Africa, and Asia. It is commonly found in temperate regions, including parts of France, Italy, Spain, and Turkey.

Linum triflorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Linum triflorum?

Linum triflorum

What is the common name of Linum triflorum?

Triflorum

What is the natural habitat of Linum triflorum?

Tropical forests

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,