Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
monroi
ID:
1261080

Status:
valid

Authors:
(S.Moore) Eb.Fisch.

Source:
tro

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Trop. Subtrop. Pflanzenwelt 81: 322 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001260418



Common Names

  • Lindernia monroi
  • Monro's Lindernia
  • Monro's Lindernia


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Description

Lindernia monroi (also called Monro's lindernia, among many other common names) is a small herb found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa. It is an annual plant with short stems and leaves that are usually 1–2 cm long. The leaves are thin and fleshy, and the flowers are white or pink. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as forests and streambanks.

Uses & Benefits

Lindernia monroi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It can also be used to prevent soil erosion. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lindernia monroi has small, white flowers with four petals. The flowers are followed by small, brown, four-sided seeds. The seedlings have thin, upright stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lindernia monroi is a small, annual herb that can be grown in moist, shady areas. It is propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seeds. The rhizomes should be divided in spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The seeds should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs.

Where to Find Lindernia monroi

Lindernia monroi can be found in India, Nepal, and Bhutan.

Lindernia monroi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lindernia monroi?

Lindernia monroi

What type of plant is Lindernia monroi?

Herb

What is the natural habitat of Lindernia monroi?

Tropical and subtropical forests

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

Spencer Le Marchant Moore (1850-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Moore' in the authors string.
Eberhard Fischer (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eb.Fisch.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:969484-1: 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].