Status:
valid
Authors:
Hiern
Source:
wcs
Year:
1898
Citation Micro:
Cat. Afr. Pl. 1: 445 (1898)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000255352
Common Names
- Tardavelina Oldenlandia
- Tardavelina Buttonweed
- Tardavelina Spiderwort
Description
Oldenlandia tardavelina (also called Tardavelina Hedge-Nettle, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with small white flowers. It is native to India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka and is found in moist grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Oldenlandia tardavelina is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Oldenlandia tardavelina has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Oldenlandia tardavelina is a perennial herb that grows in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be kept moist and well-watered.
Where to Find Oldenlandia tardavelina
Oldenlandia tardavelina is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas.
Oldenlandia tardavelina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oldenlandia tardavelina?
Oldenlandia tardavelina
What is the common name of Oldenlandia tardavelina?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Oldenlandia tardavelina?
Dry forests and grasslands
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,