Status:
valid
Authors:
Wannan
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 9: 516 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347539
Common Names
- Lindernia barkeri
- Barkeri Lindernia
- Barkeri
Description
Lindernia barkeri (also called 'Barker's False Pimpernel', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Linderniaceae family. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It is found in moist forests, open woodlands, and disturbed sites.
Uses & Benefits
Lindernia barkeri is used as a medicinal plant and is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lindernia barkeri has small, white, star-shaped flowers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, round, dark green leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lindernia barkeri is an annual that can be propagated from seeds. To cultivate, plant in well-draining soil in a sunny spot. Water regularly during the growing season and reduce watering during the winter months. Fertilize in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Lindernia barkeri
Lindernia barkeri is a species of flowering plant that is native to Australia and can be found in open woodlands and grasslands.
Lindernia barkeri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lindernia barkeri?
Lindernia barkeri
What is the common name of Lindernia barkeri?
Barker's False Pimpernel
What is the natural habitat of Lindernia barkeri?
It is native to the southeastern United States
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
B.S. Wannan: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wannan' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77159747-1: 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].