Status:
valid
Authors:
Ratheesh, Sunil & Nandakumar
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Int. J. Pl. Anim. Environm. Sci. 2(3): 59 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001329423
Common Names
- Lindernia Madayiparensis
- Madayiparensis Lindernia
- Madayiparensis False Pimpernel
Description
Lindernia madayiparensis (also called Madayiparensis, or Madayiparensia, among many other common names) is a small, fast-growing herbaceous plant with a sprawling habit. It has small, white flowers and oval-shaped leaves. It is native to India, and is commonly found in tropical and subtropical climates in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Lindernia madayiparensis is used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive foliage and showy flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lindernia madayiparensis has white flowers, small black seeds and seedlings that are initially green and later turn white.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lindernia madayiparensis can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil in a sunny position. Division can be done in spring or autumn. It is best to divide the clumps every three to four years.
Where to Find Lindernia madayiparensis
Lindernia madayiparensis can be found in India.
Lindernia madayiparensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of this plant?
Lindernia madayiparensis
What type of plant is this?
Tropical herb
Where does this plant grow?
Tropical regions of Central and South America
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
M.K. Nandakumar: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nandakumar' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60459263-2: 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].