Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
linearis
ID:
361824

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.Anderson

Source:
ksu

Year:
1867

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 9: 496 (1867)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000361156

Common Names

  • Lepidagathis linearis
  • Linear Lepidagathis
  • False Buttonweed

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Description

Lepidagathis linearis (also called 'Linear False Nettle', among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines. It is found in wet places such as marshes, swamps, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Lepidagathis linearis is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a groundcover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lepidagathis linearis has bright yellow flowers with a diameter of 1.5 cm. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lepidagathis linearis is a perennial herb that is native to India. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial shade. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Lepidagathis linearis

Lepidagathis linearis is native to India and can be found in moist, shady areas.

Lepidagathis linearis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lepidagathis linearis?

Lepidagathis linearis

What is the family of Lepidagathis linearis?

Acanthaceae

What is the common name of Lepidagathis linearis?

Linear Acanthus

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

Thomas Anderson (1832-1870): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Anderson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:52036-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.