Bellardia trixago
Mediterranean Lineseed, Trixago Bartsia
Also known as: Alectorolophus trixago (L.) M.Bieb. +16 more
- Alectorolophus trixago (L.) M.Bieb.
- Bartschia trixago (L.) Kuntze
- Bartsia bicolor DC.
- Bartsia capensis (L.) Spreng.
- Bartsia rhinanthoides Hochst. ex Benth.
- Bartsia trixago L.
- Bartsia versicolor (Lam.) Pers.
- Bellardia carnea (Griseb.) Wettst.
- Bellardia trixago f. stricta Esteve
- Bellardia trixago var. flaviflora (Boiss.) Maire
- Bellardia trixago var. maxima Rouy
- Bellardia trixago var. versicolor (Lam.) Cout.
- Buchnera africana L.
- Euphrasia trixago (L.) Vis.
- Lasiopera rhinanthina Hoffmanns. & Link
- Rhinanthus bicolor (DC.) Poir.
- Rhinanthus capensis L.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orobanchaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a hemiparasitic annual.
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Bellardia trixago (commonly known as Mediterranean lineseed or Trixago Bartsia) is a parasitic plant belonging to the Orobanchaceae family. Originating in Africa, Temperate Asia, and Europe, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. It is the only recognized species within its genus.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Arabian Peninsula, Caucasus, East Tropical Africa, Macaronesia, Northeast Tropical Africa, Northern Africa, Southeastern Europe, Southern Africa, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Albania, Algeria, Azores, Bulgaria, Canary Is., Cape Provinces, Cyprus, East Aegean Is., Egypt, Ethiopia, France, Greece, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Kenya, Kriti, Lebanon-Syria, Libya, Madeira, Morocco, Palestine, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Sudan, Transcaucasus, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkey-in-Europe, Yemen, Yugoslavia
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, California, Chile Central, Germany, Louisiana, Peru, Tasmania, Texas, Uruguay