Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
brevior
ID:
361725

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.B.Clarke

Source:
cmp

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 37: 110 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000361057

Common Names

  • Lankesteria brevior
  • Short Lankesteria
  • Lankesteria

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Description

Lankesteria brevior (also called 'Shorter Lankesteria', among many other common names) is an annual herb with a stem that is usually erect, growing up to 60 cm tall. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia and is found in wet places such as marshes, swamps, and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Lankesteria brevior is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its flowers are also used for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Lankesteria brevior are small, white and have four petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, green and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lankesteria brevior is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized occasionally.

Where to Find Lankesteria brevior

Lankesteria brevior can be found in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.

Lankesteria brevior FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lankesteria brevior?

Lankesteria brevior

What are the common names of Lankesteria brevior?

Short False Daisy

What is the natural habitat of Lankesteria brevior?

Dry grasslands, open scrub, and rocky hillsides

Species in the Acanthaceae family

Acanthopale macrocarpa, Acanthopale confertiflora, Acanthopale decempedalis, Acanthopale laxiflora, Acanthopale madagascariensis, Acanthopale pubescens, Acanthopale aethiogermanica, Acanthopale breviceps, Acanthopale cuneifolia, Acanthopale ramiflora, Acanthopale perrieri, Acanthopale humblotii, Acanthopsis carduifolia, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis glauca, Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana, Acanthopsis horrida, Acanthopsis scullyi, Acanthopsis spathularis, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis tuba, Acanthopsis ludoviciana, Acanthopsis adamanticola, Acanthopsis dispermoides, Acanthopsis erosa, Acanthopsis dregeana, Acanthopsis tetragona, Acanthopsis glandulopalmata, Acanthopsis insueta, Acanthopsis nitida, Acanthopsis pagodiformis, Acanthopsis glabra, Acanthopsis villosa, Acanthus austromontanus, Acanthus greuterianus, Acanthus kulalensis, Acanthus arboreus, Acanthus carduaceus, Acanthus caroli-alexandri, Acanthus caudatus, Acanthus dioscoridis, Acanthus ebracteatus, Acanthus eminens, Acanthus flexicaulis, Acanthus gaed, Acanthus guineensis, Acanthus hirsutus, Acanthus hungaricus, Acanthus ilicifolius, Acanthus latisepalus,

References

Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.