Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
parviflora
ID:
447046

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Roxb.) Haines

Source:
cmp

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Bot. Bihar Orissa : 635 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000446378



Common Names

  • Lindernia parviflora
  • Small-flowered False Pimpernel
  • Small-flowered Lindernia


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Description

Lindernia parviflora (also called Small-flowered False Pimpernel, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. It is found in moist habitats such as streambanks, wet meadows, and marshes.

Uses & Benefits

Lindernia parviflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lindernia parviflora has small, white flowers and the seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lindernia parviflora is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established. Deadheading spent flowers will encourage additional blooms.

Where to Find Lindernia parviflora

Lindernia parviflora can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Lindernia parviflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lindernia parviflora?

Lindernia parviflora

What is the common name of Lindernia parviflora?

Small-flowered Pimpernel

What is the natural habitat of Lindernia parviflora?

Moist soils in grasslands, meadows and disturbed 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

William Roxburgh (1751-1815): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roxb.' in the authors string.
Henry Haselfoot Haines (1867-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Haines' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:805205-1: 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].