Status:
valid
Authors:
Pennell
Source:
cmp
Year:
1953
Citation Micro:
Fieldiana, Bot. 28: 519 (1953)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000446489
Common Names
- Brachyphyllous Lindernia
- Brachyphylla Lindernia
- Brachyphyllous Lindernia
Description
Lindernia brachyphylla (also called Short-Leaved Lindernia, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to tropical Asia and Africa and grows in wet habitats such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Lindernia brachyphylla is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscapes. It has small, white flowers that bloom in the summer, and its foliage is attractive and low-maintenance. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lindernia brachyphylla is white, with a yellow center and five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lindernia brachyphylla can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a slightly acidic soil with good drainage and should be planted in a sunny location. It requires regular watering and is a low-maintenance plant that can tolerate some drought.
Where to Find Lindernia brachyphylla
Lindernia brachyphylla is native to Europe, including the UK, France, and Germany.
Lindernia brachyphylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lindernia brachyphylla?
Lindernia brachyphylla
What is the common name of Lindernia brachyphylla?
Short-leaved False Pimpernel
What is the family of Lindernia brachyphylla?
Scrophulariaceae
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:140513-2: 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].