Linaria algarviana
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Lamiales |
| Family: | Plantaginaceae |
| Genus: | Linaria |
| Species: | L. algarviana
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| Binomial name | |
| Linaria algarviana Chav.
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Linaria algarviana is a species of toadflax in the plantain family Plantaginaceae, endemic to southern Portugal. Its scientific authority is Chav. being published in Monogr. Antirrh. 142 (1833).[2][3]
Description
An annual herb with 1-15 stems 14-25 cm long with oblongo-lanceolated leaves. Its flower's corolla is violet with a yellow or beige lower lip with violet veins and spots.[4]
Distribution and habitat
Native to the western portion of the Algarve, it is locally called "Pombinhas do 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.[5]
Conservation
Previously considered by the IUCN Red List as a species of Least Concern, it is currently evaluated as Near Threatened, nearing the Vulnerable status due to the unfulfilment of criteria B1ab(iii,v)+2ab(iii,v), estimated existence of more than 10 locations.[2][1][6] It is a protected species by Portuguese law and the European Community through Annex II & IV of the Habitats Directive, along with the Annex I of the Bern Convention.[7][6]
References
- ^ a b "Linaria algarviana Flora On". Flora On. Retrieved 27 January 2026.
- ^ a b c Caldas, F.B. (2011). "Linaria algarviana". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Retrieved 2021-10-19.
- ^ "Tropicos Database". Tropicos. Retrieved 7 October 2014.
- ^ Sáez, L.; Bernal, M. (2009). Flora Iberica (in Spanish) (XIII ed.). Real Jardín Botánico (CSIC). pp. 289–293. ISBN 978-84-00-08747-0.
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b "Lista Vermelha da Flora Vascular de Portugal Continental" (PDF). SPBotanica. Retrieved 2026-01-27.
- ^ "Council Directive 92/43/EEC of 21 May 1992 on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora". Eur-Lex. Retrieved 29 January 2026.
External links
- Linaria algarviana - Flora Digital de Portugal. jb.utad.pt/flora.
- Linaria algarviana - Flora-on
- Linaria algarviana - The Euro+Med PlantBase
- Linaria algarviana - Flora Vascular
- Linaria algarviana - Biodiversity Heritage Library - Bibliography
- Linaria algarviana - JSTOR Global Plants
- Linaria algarviana - Flora Europaea