Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
dubia
ID:
447146

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Pennell

Source:
cmp

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Acad. Nat. Sci. Philadelphia 1: 141 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000446478



Common Names

  • Dubious Lindernia
  • Dubia Lindernia
  • Dubious Lindernia


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Synonyms

  • Lindernia dubia dubia [unknown]

Description

Lindernia dubia (also called Dubious 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 dubia 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Lindernia dubia var. dubia
Lindernia dubia var. rhizomatosa Pennell ex D.Q.Lewis

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lindernia dubia 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 dubia 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 dubia

Lindernia dubia is native to Southeast Asia, including India, China, and Thailand.

Lindernia dubia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lindernia dubia?

Lindernia dubia

What is the natural habitat of Lindernia dubia?

Dry and rocky hillsides

What is the flowering period of Lindernia dubia?

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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Francis W. Pennell (1886-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pennell' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:140517-2: 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].