Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
floribunda
ID:
1285444

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pohl) Kameyama

Source:
tro

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Bol. Bot. (São Paulo) 14: 197 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001284782

Common Names

  • Showy Lippia
  • Showy False Buttonweed
  • Showy Buttonweed

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Description

Lepidagathis floribunda (also called Many-Flowered Lepidagathis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Acanthaceae family. It is native to India, Nepal, and Bhutan, and is found in moist forests, thickets, and along streams. It is an annual herb with a creeping stem and flowers that are up to 1 cm long. The flowers are white or pink in color with a yellow center.

Uses & Benefits

Lepidagathis floribunda is a popular ornamental plant, used for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Lepidagathis floribunda are white with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lepidagathis floribunda is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be grown in containers. It can be pruned to keep it in shape.

Where to Find Lepidagathis floribunda

Lepidagathis floribunda is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It is typically found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Lepidagathis floribunda FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lepidagathis floribunda?

Lepidagathis floribunda

What is the common name of Lepidagathis floribunda?

Flowering Lepidagathis

What type of environment does Lepidagathis floribunda grow in?

Lepidagathis floribunda grows in dry, sunny environments such as open fields and roadsides.

Species in the Lepidagathis genus

Lepidagathis spinosa, Lepidagathis walkeriana, Lepidagathis spicifer, Lepidagathis backeri, Lepidagathis bandraensis, Lepidagathis barberi, Lepidagathis billardiereana, Lepidagathis ceylainca, Lepidagathis brevispica, Lepidagathis armata, Lepidagathis cambodiana, Lepidagathis cataractae, Lepidagathis alopecuroides, Lepidagathis angustifolia, Lepidagathis anobrya, Lepidagathis appendiculata, Lepidagathis chariensis, Lepidagathis amaranthoides, Lepidagathis dulcis, Lepidagathis epacridea, Lepidagathis eriocephala, Lepidagathis eucephala, Lepidagathis eugeniifolia, Lepidagathis dispar, Lepidagathis fischeri, Lepidagathis staurogynoides, Lepidagathis falcata, Lepidagathis chlorostachya, Lepidagathis cinerea, Lepidagathis clarkei, Lepidagathis clavata, Lepidagathis cristata, Lepidagathis dissimilis, Lepidagathis dahomensis, Lepidagathis collina, Lepidagathis palawanensis, Lepidagathis pallescens, Lepidagathis papuana, Lepidagathis parviflora, Lepidagathis psilantha, Lepidagathis peniculifera, Lepidagathis plantaginea, Lepidagathis pobeguinii, Lepidagathis tenuis, Lepidagathis glandulosa, Lepidagathis thorelii, Lepidagathis thymifolia, Lepidagathis thyrsiflora, Lepidagathis tisserantii, Lepidagathis oubanguiensis,

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

Johann Baptist Emanuel Pohl (1782-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pohl' in the authors string.
Cíntia Kameyama (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kameyama' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.