Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
indica
ID:
1095826

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
tro

Year:
1754

Citation Micro:
Herb. Amb. : 24 (1754)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001095164

Common Names

  • Plumbago Indica
  • Indica Plumbago
  • Indica Leadwort

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Description

Plumbago indica (also called Indian leadwort, among many other common names) is a low-growing, perennial herbaceous plant native to India. It has a basal rosette of leaves with long, narrow, pointed tips. It grows in dry, sandy soils, and is often found in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Plumbago indica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Plumbago indica has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and spindly.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Plumbago indica is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or fall.

Where to Find Plumbago indica

Plumbago indica is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates. It is typically found in moist, well-drained soils.

Species in the Plumbaginaceae family

Acantholimon ekimii, Acantholimon mobayenii, Acantholimon multiflorum, Acantholimon acanthobryum, Acantholimon acerosum, Acantholimon acmostegium, Acantholimon afanassievii, Acantholimon agropyroideum, Acantholimon ahangarensis, Acantholimon alaicum, Acantholimon alatavicum, Acantholimon alavae, Acantholimon albertii, Acantholimon albocalycinum, Acantholimon alexandri, Acantholimon alexeenkoanum, Acantholimon amoenum, Acantholimon anisophyllum, Acantholimon annae, Acantholimon antilibanoticum, Acantholimon anzobicum, Acantholimon araxanum, Acantholimon argyrostachyum, Acantholimon aristulatum, Acantholimon armenum, Acantholimon artosense, Acantholimon arundoscapum, Acantholimon aspadanum, Acantholimon asphodelinum, Acantholimon astragalinum, Acantholimon atrofuscum, Acantholimon atropatanum, Acantholimon auganum, Acantholimon aulieatense, Acantholimon austroiranicum, Acantholimon avanosicum, Acantholimon avenaceum, Acantholimon azizae, Acantholimon bakhtiaricum, Acantholimon balchanicum, Acantholimon bashkaleicum, Acantholimon birandii, Acantholimon blakelockii, Acantholimon blandum, Acantholimon bodeanum, Acantholimon bonesseae, Acantholimon borodinii, Acantholimon brachyphyllum, Acantholimon brachystachyum, Acantholimon bracteatum,

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