Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
microcalyx
ID:
446975

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pennell & Stehlé

Source:
cmp

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Fl. Guadeloupe 2(1): 217 (1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000446307

Common Names

  • Lindernia microcalyx
  • Small-calyx False Pimpernel
  • Small-calyx Lindernia

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Description

Lindernia microcalyx (also called Microcalyx Lindernia, among many other common names) is a herbaceous perennial plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to tropical regions of Asia and is found in moist forests, along streams, and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Lindernia microcalyx is used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, as an antiseptic and for treating wounds. It is also used as a dye and for making paper.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lindernia microcalyx has small white flowers with yellow centres. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lindernia microcalyx can be propagated through division of the rhizomes. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant once established, and can be grown in containers.

Where to Find Lindernia microcalyx

Lindernia microcalyx is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh. It can be found in tropical and subtropical regions, including India, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and parts of the Caribbean.

Lindernia microcalyx FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lindernia microcalyx?

Lindernia microcalyx

What type of plant is Lindernia microcalyx?

Herb

What is the natural habitat of Lindernia microcalyx?

Grassy areas

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

Francis W. Pennell (1886-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pennell' in the authors string.
Henri Stehlé (1909-1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stehlé' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:805177-1: 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].