Linaria algarviana is a species of toadflax in the plantain family Plantaginaceae, endemic to southern Portugal, specifically the western portion of the Algarve. It inhabits clearings of xerophilic scrub, pastures and meadows close to the coast, very rarely in vineyards and pine forests. Usually in dry places, with sandy substrate.[1]

Linaria algarviana
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Lamiales
Family: Plantaginaceae
Genus: Linaria
Species:
L. algarviana
Binomial name
Linaria algarviana
Chav.
Synonyms[2]
  • Linaria spartea var. violacea Lange
  • Linaria salzmannii var. violacea Bourg. ex Lange

References edit

  1. ^ a b Caldas, F.B. (2011). "Linaria algarviana". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2011: e.T162054A5543821. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2011-2.RLTS.T162054A5543821.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
  2. ^ "Linaria algarviana Chav". Catalogue of Life. Retrieved 6 April 2021.