Status:
valid
Authors:
R.Br.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1810
Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nov. Holland. : 441 (1810)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000446414
Common Names
- Lindernia alsinoides
- Alsinoides Lindernia
- Lindernia
Description
Lindernia alsinoides (also called Alsinoides Lindernia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Southeast Asia. It has a sprawling habit and can reach up to 30 cm in height. Its leaves are simple, opposite and ovate-lanceolate. It grows in moist places, such as in grasslands, open forests, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Lindernia alsinoides is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, cough, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lindernia alsinoides is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and have a long stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lindernia alsinoides is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It is best propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe shoots and placed in a well-drained potting mix. They should be kept in a warm, humid environment and watered regularly. Once established, the plant can be transplanted into the garden.
Where to Find Lindernia alsinoides
Lindernia alsinoides can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia.
Lindernia alsinoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lindernia alsinoides?
Lindernia alsinoides
What family does Lindernia alsinoides belong to?
Scrophulariaceae
What is the common name of Lindernia alsinoides?
Alsinoides False Pimpernel
Species in the Lindernia genus
Lindernia linearifolia,
Lindernia microcalyx,
Lindernia mexicana,
Lindernia manilaliana,
Lindernia intrepida,
Lindernia rotundata,
Lindernia rotundifolia,
Lindernia procumbens,
Lindernia multiflora,
Lindernia pubescens,
Lindernia parviflora,
Lindernia alsinoides,
Lindernia crassifolia,
Lindernia dubia,
Lindernia brachyphylla,
Lindernia capensis,
Lindernia srilankana,
Lindernia multicaulis,
Lindernia vandellioides,
Lindernia hyssopioides,
Lindernia grandiflora,
Lindernia monticola,
Lindernia intrepidus,
Lindernia conferta,
Lindernia paludosa,
Lindernia jiuhuanica,
Lindernia procumbens,
Lindernia viscosa,
Lindernia viguieri,
Lindernia bryoides,
Lindernia natans,
Lindernia tridentata,
Lindernia alterniflora,
Lindernia congesta,
Lindernia monroi,
Lindernia lemuriana,
Lindernia madayiparensis,
Lindernia benthamii,
Lindernia madagascariensis,
Lindernia tamilnadensis,
Lindernia stantonii,
Lindernia beasleyi,
Lindernia barkeri,
Lindernia perrieri,
Lindernia minima,
Lindernia yarun,
Lindernia thyridostoma,
Lindernia scutella,
Lindernia mitrasacmoides,
Lindernia calliandra,
Species in the Linderniaceae family
Artanema bantamense,
Artanema fimbriatum,
Artanema longifolium,
Bampsia lawalreana,
Bampsia symoensiana,
Bonnaya antipoda,
Bonnaya ciliata,
Bonnaya multiflora,
Bonnaya oppositifolia,
Bonnaya ruellioides,
Bonnaya tenuifolia,
Bonnaya veronicifolia,
Bonnaya cephalantha,
Bonnaya succosa,
Bonnaya zanzibarica,
Bonnaya sanpabloensis,
Bonnaya cowiei,
Bonnaya aculeata,
Bonnaya milindii,
Bonnaya gracilis,
Bonnaya peduncularis,
Craterostigma alatum,
Craterostigma hirsutum,
Craterostigma lanceolatum,
Craterostigma lindernioides,
Craterostigma longicarpum,
Craterostigma plantagineum,
Craterostigma pumilum,
Craterostigma purpureum,
Craterostigma smithii,
Craterostigma wilmsii,
Craterostigma wilmsii,
Craterostigma abyssinicum,
Craterostigma angolense,
Craterostigma engleri,
Craterostigma gossweileri,
Craterostigma kigomense,
Craterostigma newtonii,
Craterostigma niamniamense,
Craterostigma nummulariifolium,
Craterostigma stuhlmannii,
Craterostigma sudanicum,
Craterostigma syncerus,
Craterostigma tanzanicum,
Craterostigma yaundense,
Craterostigma sessiliflorum,
Craterostigma pusillum,
Craterostigma loitense,
Crepidorhopalon affinis,
Crepidorhopalon alatocalycinus,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:805079-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].