Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
intrepida
ID:
446998

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Dinter ex Heil) Oberm.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Fl. Pl. Africa 38: t. 1503 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000446330



Common Names

  • Intrepida Lindernia
  • Intrepida Tree
  • Intrepida Wood


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Description

Lindernia intrepida (also called Intrepid Lindernia, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen herb native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia. It has glossy, dark green leaves and small white flowers. It is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Lindernia intrepida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscapes. It is also used medicinally to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lindernia intrepida has white, star-shaped flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, thin and have a long stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lindernia intrepida can be propagated by seed or division. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil mix in early spring. To propagate by division, divide the plant in early spring or late summer and replant the divisions in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Lindernia intrepida

Lindernia intrepida is native to India and Sri Lanka.

Lindernia intrepida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lindernia intrepida?

Lindernia intrepida

What is the family of Lindernia intrepida?

Scrophulariaceae

What is the common name of Lindernia intrepida?

Bold False Pimpernel

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

Kurt Dinter (1868-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dinter' in the authors string.
Anna Amelia Obermeyer (1907-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oberm.' in the authors string.
Hans Albrecht Heil (b.1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Heil' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:805152-1: 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].