Lindernia brennanii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brennanii
ID:
1518373
Status:
valid
Authors:
W.R.Barker
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Swainsona 31: 74 (2018)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000005174
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Lindernia brennanii (also called ‘Brennan’s Lindernia’, among many other common names) is an annual herb that can grow up to 30 cm tall. It is native to India and is typically found in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Lindernia brennanii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lindernia brennanii is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have two to three leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lindernia brennanii can be propagated through division of the rhizomes or by seed. Cultivation is best done in moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade.
Where to Find Lindernia brennanii
Lindernia brennanii can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, including India and China.
Lindernia brennanii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lindernia brennanii?
Lindernia brennanii
What are the common names of Lindernia brennanii?
Common names of Lindernia brennanii include false pimpernel, false pimpernel-grass, and false pimpernel-weed.
What is the natural habitat of Lindernia brennanii?
Lindernia brennanii is found in moist, shady areas in tropical and subtropical regions.
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:77205647-1: 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].