Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
paludosa
ID:
255818

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Krause

Source:
wcs

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 48: 404 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000255150

Common Names

  • Marsh Oldenlandia
  • Oldenlandia paludosa
  • Paludosa Oldenlandia

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Description

Oldenlandia paludosa (also called Marsh Oldenlandia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to tropical Africa. It has small, white flowers with a black center and grows in moist, open areas such as meadows and marshes.

Uses & Benefits

Oldenlandia paludosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oldenlandia paludosa has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are slender and have small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oldenlandia paludosa can be propagated from seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and keep the soil moist. Cuttings can be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a potting mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment and mist them regularly to ensure the soil stays moist. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into individual pots.

Where to Find Oldenlandia paludosa

Oldenlandia paludosa is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Oldenlandia paludosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oldenlandia paludosa?

Oldenlandia paludosa

What are the common names of Oldenlandia paludosa?

Marsh Oldenlandia

What is the habitat of Oldenlandia paludosa?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, Southeast Asia, and Africa.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-138628: Based on the initial data import
Kurt Krause (1883-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Krause' in the authors string.