Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
crassifolia
ID:
447130

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Engl.) Eb.Fisch.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Trop. Subtrop. Pflanzenwelt 81: 256 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000446462



Common Names

  • Thick-leaved Lindernia
  • Crassifolia Lindernia
  • Thick-leaved Lindernia


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Description

Lindernia crassifolia (also called False Pimpernel, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with small, white flowers and a creeping habit. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia, and is commonly found in moist, sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Lindernia crassifolia 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

Lindernia crassifolia has white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lindernia crassifolia can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed or division.

Where to Find Lindernia crassifolia

Lindernia crassifolia is native to India and can be found in moist grasslands and meadows.

Lindernia crassifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lindernia crassifolia?

Lindernia crassifolia

What is the natural habitat of Lindernia crassifolia?

Dry and rocky hillsides

What is the flowering period of Lindernia crassifolia?

Summer

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

Eberhard Fischer (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eb.Fisch.' in the authors string.
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:969477-1: 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].