Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
unguiculatum
ID:
367032

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.H.Davis

Source:
ksu

Year:
1957

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 22: 145 (1957)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000366364

Common Names

  • Linum unguiculatum
  • Small-Flowered Flax
  • Small-Flowered Flax

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Description

Linum unguiculatum (also called Small-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 unguiculatum 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

The flower of Linum unguiculatum is white and has a yellow center. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Linum unguiculatum is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated through division or seed. It prefers a warm, humid climate and moist, well-drained soil. It should be planted in full sun or partial shade and should be kept moist. Fertilize regularly with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Linum unguiculatum

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

Linum unguiculatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Linum unguiculatum?

Linum unguiculatum

What is the common name of Linum unguiculatum?

Linum

What type of plant is Linum unguiculatum?

Perennial 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,