Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
alterniflora
ID:
1254533

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.Wright) Alain

Source:
tro

Year:
1956

Citation Micro:
Contr. Ocas. Mus. Hist. Nat. Colegio "De La Salle" 15: 13 (1956)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001253871



Common Names

  • Lindernia alterniflora
  • Alterniflora Lindernia
  • Alternate-flowered Lindernia


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Description

Lindernia alterniflora (also called False Pimpernel, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It grows in moist habitats, such as riverbanks, marshes, and wet meadows. It has a slender stem and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Lindernia alterniflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lindernia alterniflora has small white flowers that bloom in the spring. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lindernia alterniflora is an annual plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers a moist, well-draining soil and can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It should be watered regularly and fertilized once a month with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Lindernia alterniflora

Lindernia alterniflora can be found in the Brazilian Atlantic Forest, in the states of Bahia and Espírito Santo.

Lindernia alterniflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lindernia alterniflora?

Lindernia alterniflora

What is the common name of Lindernia alterniflora?

Alternate-flowered false pimpernel

What is the family of Lindernia alterniflora?

Plantaginaceae

Species in the Lindernia genus

Lindernia linearifolia, Lindernia microcalyx, Lindernia mexicana, Lindernia manilaliana, Lindernia intrepida, Lindernia rotundata, Lindernia rotundifolia, Lindernia procumbens, Lindernia multiflora, Lindernia pubescens, Lindernia parviflora, Lindernia alsinoides, Lindernia crassifolia, Lindernia dubia, Lindernia brachyphylla, Lindernia capensis, Lindernia srilankana, Lindernia multicaulis, Lindernia vandellioides, Lindernia hyssopioides, Lindernia grandiflora, Lindernia monticola, Lindernia intrepidus, Lindernia conferta, Lindernia paludosa, Lindernia jiuhuanica, Lindernia procumbens, Lindernia viscosa, Lindernia viguieri, Lindernia bryoides, Lindernia natans, Lindernia tridentata, Lindernia alterniflora, Lindernia congesta, Lindernia monroi, Lindernia lemuriana, Lindernia madayiparensis, Lindernia benthamii, Lindernia madagascariensis, Lindernia tamilnadensis, Lindernia stantonii, Lindernia beasleyi, Lindernia barkeri, Lindernia perrieri, Lindernia minima, Lindernia yarun, Lindernia thyridostoma, Lindernia scutella, Lindernia mitrasacmoides, Lindernia calliandra,

Species in the Linderniaceae family

Artanema bantamense, Artanema fimbriatum, Artanema longifolium, Bampsia lawalreana, Bampsia symoensiana, Bonnaya antipoda, Bonnaya ciliata, Bonnaya multiflora, Bonnaya oppositifolia, Bonnaya ruellioides, Bonnaya tenuifolia, Bonnaya veronicifolia, Bonnaya cephalantha, Bonnaya succosa, Bonnaya zanzibarica, Bonnaya sanpabloensis, Bonnaya cowiei, Bonnaya aculeata, Bonnaya milindii, Bonnaya gracilis, Bonnaya peduncularis, Craterostigma alatum, Craterostigma hirsutum, Craterostigma lanceolatum, Craterostigma lindernioides, Craterostigma longicarpum, Craterostigma plantagineum, Craterostigma pumilum, Craterostigma purpureum, Craterostigma smithii, Craterostigma wilmsii, Craterostigma wilmsii, Craterostigma abyssinicum, Craterostigma angolense, Craterostigma engleri, Craterostigma gossweileri, Craterostigma kigomense, Craterostigma newtonii, Craterostigma niamniamense, Craterostigma nummulariifolium, Craterostigma stuhlmannii, Craterostigma sudanicum, Craterostigma syncerus, Craterostigma tanzanicum, Craterostigma yaundense, Craterostigma sessiliflorum, Craterostigma pusillum, Craterostigma loitense, Crepidorhopalon affinis, Crepidorhopalon alatocalycinus,

References

Charles Wright (1811-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Wright' in the authors string.
Henri Alain Liogier (1916-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Alain' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:140509-2: 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].