Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
lancifolia
ID:
255690

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 4: 425 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000255022

Common Names

  • Lancifolia Oldenlandia
  • Oldenlandia lancifolia
  • Lancifolia

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Synonyms

  • Hedyotis lancifolia Schumach. [valid]

Description

Oldenlandia lancifolia (also called Lance-leaved oldenlandia, among many other common names) is an annual herb that is native to tropical Africa. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as in forests, and has small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Oldenlandia lancifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, cough, and dysentery.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Oldenlandia lancifolia var. lancifolia
Oldenlandia lancifolia var. scabridula Bremek.
Oldenlandia lancifolia var. seseensis Bremek.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oldenlandia lancifolia has white or pinkish flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oldenlandia lancifolia is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to China and Taiwan. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination, which usually takes about two weeks.

Where to Find Oldenlandia lancifolia

Oldenlandia lancifolia is native to tropical and subtropical regions of India, China, and Southeast Asia.

Oldenlandia lancifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oldenlandia lancifolia?

Oldenlandia lancifolia

What is the family of Oldenlandia lancifolia?

Rubiaceae

What is the common name of Oldenlandia lancifolia?

Lancifolia Oldenlandia

Species in the Oldenlandia genus

Oldenlandia ascedens, Oldenlandia acicularis, Oldenlandia adscensionis, Oldenlandia aegialodes, Oldenlandia aemulans, Oldenlandia affinis, Oldenlandia apoensis, Oldenlandia arenarioides, Oldenlandia aretioides, Oldenlandia aridosa, Oldenlandia balfourii, Oldenlandia banksii, Oldenlandia bicornuta, Oldenlandia boscii, Oldenlandia brachypetala, Oldenlandia brachyphylla, Oldenlandia breviflora, Oldenlandia cana, Oldenlandia capensis, Oldenlandia capillipes, Oldenlandia capituligera, Oldenlandia chevalieri, Oldenlandia chiovendae, Oldenlandia ciliata, Oldenlandia ciliolata, Oldenlandia clausa, Oldenlandia comata, Oldenlandia contracta, Oldenlandia corymbosa, Oldenlandia cryptocarpa, Oldenlandia cyperoides, Oldenlandia debilis, Oldenlandia decipiens, Oldenlandia densiflora, Oldenlandia dinteri, Oldenlandia drymarioides, Oldenlandia duemmeri, Oldenlandia dusenii, Oldenlandia echinulosa, Oldenlandia erythraeoides, Oldenlandia fastigiata, Oldenlandia filicaulis, Oldenlandia filifolia, Oldenlandia flosculosa, Oldenlandia forcipitistipula, Oldenlandia friesiorum, Oldenlandia geophila, Oldenlandia grandis, Oldenlandia gregaria, Oldenlandia herbacea,

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,