Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 632 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000521508
Common Names
- Aeginetia Indica
- Indian Aeginetia
- Indian Hedge-mustard
Description
Aeginetia indica (also called Indian Aeginetia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orobanchaceae. It is an evergreen shrub with small, ovate leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to India and is found in forests, scrub, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Aeginetia indica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Aeginetia indica var. indica
Aeginetia indica var. sekitomoana (Makino) Makino
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aeginetia indica has small, white flowers that are clustered together in a head-like structure. The flowers are followed by small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a few leaves that are covered in fine hairs.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aeginetia indica is a tropical plant native to South and Southeast Asia. It is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Division is best done in spring or early summer when the plant is actively growing.
Where to Find Aeginetia indica
Aeginetia indica is native to India and can be found in moist, shady forests.
Aeginetia indica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aeginetia indica?
Aeginetia indica
What is the common name of Aeginetia indica?
Indian Aeginetia
What is the habitat of Aeginetia indica?
It is found in moist, shady forests
Species in the Aeginetia genus
Species in the Orobanchaceae family
Aeginetia indica,
Aeginetia mirabilis,
Aeginetia mpomii,
Aeginetia selebica,
Aeginetia sessilis,
Aeginetia sinensis,
Aeginetia flava,
Aeginetia acaulis,
Agalinis angustifolia,
Agalinis aphylla,
Agalinis aspera,
Agalinis auriculata,
Agalinis bandeirensis,
Agalinis bangii,
Agalinis brachyphylla,
Agalinis calycina,
Agalinis chaparensis,
Agalinis communis,
Agalinis decemloba,
Agalinis densiflora,
Agalinis digitalis,
Agalinis divaricata,
Agalinis edwardsiana,
Agalinis fasciculata,
Agalinis fiebrigii,
Agalinis filicaulis,
Agalinis filifolia,
Agalinis gattingeri,
Agalinis genistifolia,
Agalinis gypsophila,
Agalinis heterophylla,
Agalinis homalantha,
Agalinis humilis,
Agalinis itambensis,
Agalinis kingsii,
Agalinis lanceolata,
Agalinis laxa,
Agalinis linarioides,
Agalinis linifolia,
Agalinis maritima,
Agalinis megalantha,
Agalinis meyeniana,
Agalinis nana,
Agalinis navasotensis,
Agalinis neoscotica,
Agalinis obtusifolia,
Agalinis oligophylla,
Agalinis peduncularis,
Agalinis pennellii,
Agalinis plukenetii,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:661840-1: 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].