Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
rotundata
ID:
447010

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pilg.) Eb.Fisch.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Natl. Belg. 66: 366 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000446342



Common Names

  • Rotundata Lindernia
  • Rotundata Tree
  • Rotundata Wood


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Description

Lindernia rotundata (also called Round-leaved 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 rotundata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscapes. It is also used medicinally to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lindernia rotundata has white, star-shaped flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, thin and have a long stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lindernia rotundata is a perennial herb that is native to Mexico. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C. It can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.

Where to Find Lindernia rotundata

Lindernia rotundata is native to India and Sri Lanka.

Lindernia rotundata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lindernia rotundata?

Lindernia rotundata

What is the family of Lindernia rotundata?

Scrophulariaceae

What is the common name of Lindernia rotundata?

Round-leaved False Pimpernel

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

Eberhard Fischer (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eb.Fisch.' in the authors string.
Robert Knud Friedrich Pilger (1876-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pilg.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1007461-1: 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].