Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
macrantha
ID:
361844

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.B.Clarke

Source:
ksu

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist. 74: 673 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000361176

Common Names

  • Large-spiked Water-willow
  • Large-spiked Water Willow
  • Large-spiked Waterwillow

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Description

Lepidagathis macrantha (also called 'Large-flowered False Nettle', among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 40 cm tall. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia. It is found in open grasslands, disturbed areas, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lepidagathis macrantha has yellow flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lepidagathis macrantha is a tropical perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring and the seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The divisions should be planted in well-drained soil and kept moist until established.

Where to Find Lepidagathis macrantha

Lepidagathis macrantha is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South Asia.

Lepidagathis macrantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lepidagathis macrantha?

Lepidagathis macrantha

What is the family of Lepidagathis macrantha?

Acanthaceae

What is the common name of Lepidagathis macrantha?

Large-flowered lepidagathis

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

Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:52044-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.