Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
mexicana
ID:
446977

Status:
valid

Authors:
(S.Watson) T.Yamaz.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1953

Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 28: 130 (1953)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000446309



Common Names

  • Lindernia mexicana
  • Mexican False Pimpernel
  • Mexican Lindernia


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Description

Lindernia mexicana (also called 'Mexicana Vine', 'Mexicana Tree', 'Mexicana Palm' among many other common names) is a small, evergreen tree native to Southeast Asia. It grows to a height of 10-15 feet and has long, narrow leaves. The flowers are small and white, and the fruits are small and yellow. It is found in tropical forests and along rivers and streams.

Uses & Benefits

Lindernia mexicana is used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, as an antiseptic and for treating wounds. It is also used as a dye and for making paper.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lindernia mexicana has small white flowers with yellow centres. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lindernia mexicana can be propagated through division of the rhizomes. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant once established, and can be grown in containers.

Where to Find Lindernia mexicana

Lindernia mexicana is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico. It can be found in tropical and subtropical regions, including India, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and parts of the Caribbean.

Lindernia mexicana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lindernia mexicana?

Lindernia mexicana

What type of plant is Lindernia mexicana?

Herb

What is the natural habitat of Lindernia mexicana?

Grassy areas

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

Sereno Watson (1826-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Watson' in the authors string.
Takasi Yamazaki (1921-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Yamaz.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:140522-2: 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].