Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
prolata
ID:
1518385

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.R.Barker

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Swainsona 31: 62 (2018)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000005186



Common Names

  • Lindernia prolata
  • Prolata Lindernia
  • Prolata Plant


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Description

Lindernia prolata (also called ‘Proliferous Lindernia’, among many other common names) is an annual herb that can grow up to 30 cm tall. It is native to India and is typically found in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Lindernia prolata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lindernia prolata is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have two to three leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lindernia prolata is a fast-growing, annual plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a sterile seed-starting mix and keep the soil moist. To propagate by cuttings, take a cutting from a healthy plant and place it in a pot with moist soil. Keep the soil moist and the cutting should root in a few weeks.

Where to Find Lindernia prolata

Lindernia prolata can be found in India.

Lindernia prolata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lindernia prolata?

Lindernia prolata

What are the common names of Lindernia prolata?

Common names of Lindernia prolata include false pimpernel, false pimpernel-grass, and false pimpernel-weed.

What is the natural habitat of Lindernia prolata?

Lindernia prolata is found in moist, shady areas in tropical and subtropical regions.

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

POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77205628-1: 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].