Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
procumbens
ID:
447032

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Krock.) Philcox

Source:
cmp

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Taxon 14: 30 (1965)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000446364



Common Names

  • Lindernia procumbens
  • Procumbens Lindernia
  • Lindernia


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Description

Lindernia procumbens (also called Procumbent False Pimpernel, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to tropical Africa, India, and Southeast Asia. It grows in moist, shady places, such as along stream banks and in wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Lindernia procumbens is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Lindernia procumbens are white with yellow centers, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lindernia procumbens can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix in a sunny location. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil mix in a sunny location.

Where to Find Lindernia procumbens

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

Lindernia procumbens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lindernia procumbens?

Lindernia procumbens

What is the common name of Lindernia procumbens?

Prostrate False Pimpernel

What is the natural habitat of Lindernia procumbens?

Grassy slopes and rocky outcrops in Central Asia

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

Anton Johann Krocker (1744-1823): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Krock.' in the authors string.
David Philcox (1926-2003): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Philcox' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:805213-1: Based on the initial data import