Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
linifolia
ID:
704497

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lam.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1788

Citation Micro:
Encycl. 2: 731 (1788)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000703830

Common Names

  • Linifolia Globularia
  • Globularia linifolia
  • Linifolia Globularia

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Description

Globularia linifolia (also called Flax-Leaved Globularia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Plantaginaceae. It is a perennial herb with a woody base, and is found in the Mediterranean region. It grows in rocky and dry habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Globularia linifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a long flowering period and is attractive to bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Globularia linifolia is yellow with 4 petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, kidney-shaped nutlet. Seedlings have a pair of cotyledons, and a single, long, slender stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Globularia linifolia is an evergreen perennial plant that grows in the form of a low-growing, mat-forming shrub. It is native to the Mediterranean region and can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate drought and is generally pest and disease-free.

Where to Find Globularia linifolia

Globularia linifolia is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in rocky areas, scrub, and grasslands. It can also be found in parts of North Africa and the Middle East.

Globularia linifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Globularia linifolia?

Globularia linifolia

What is the common name of Globularia linifolia?

None

What is the growth habit of Globularia linifolia?

It is a low-growing, evergreen perennial with a spreading habit.

Species in the Plantaginaceae family

Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum, Adenosma annamense, Adenosma bracteosum, Adenosma camphoratum, Adenosma cordifolium, Adenosma debilis, Adenosma elsholtzioides, Adenosma glutinosum, Adenosma hirsutum, Adenosma indianum, Adenosma inopinatum, Adenosma javanicum, Adenosma macrophyllum, Adenosma malabaricum, Adenosma microcephalum, Adenosma muelleri, Adenosma nelsonioides, Adenosma papuana, Adenosma punctata, Adenosma retusilobum, Adenosma subrepens, Adenosma ternata, Adenosma thorelii, Agathelpis adunca, Agathelpis brevifolia, Agathelpis mucronata, Albraunia foveopilosa, Albraunia fugax, Albraunia psilosperma, Anamaria heterophylla, Anarrhinum bellidifolium, Anarrhinum corsicum, Anarrhinum duriminium, Anarrhinum forsskaolii, Anarrhinum fruticosum, Anarrhinum intermedium, Anarrhinum laxiflorum, Anarrhinum longipedicellatum, Anarrhinum orientale, Anarrhinum pedatum, Anarrhinum forskaohlii, Ancistrostylis harmandii, Angelonia acuminatissima, Angelonia alternifolia, Angelonia angustifolia, Angelonia arguta, Angelonia biflora, Angelonia bisaccata, Angelonia blanchetii, Angelonia campestris,

References

Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck (1744-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lam.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:813072-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].