Status:
valid
Authors:
(Engl.) Eb.Fisch., Schäferh. & Kai Müll.
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 43: 227 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001425531
Common Names
- Linderniella nana
- Nana Linderniella
- Linderniella Nana
Description
Linderniella nana (also called Linderniella nana, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a woody stem and small, white flowers. It grows in dry, rocky areas and can be found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Linderniella nana is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and flower beds. It is also known to attract butterflies and other beneficial insects.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Linderniella nana has small, yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and round, with a white seed coat. The seedlings are small and have two, oval-shaped cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Linderniella nana is a small evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken in early spring or late summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a light, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, this plant is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.
Where to Find Linderniella nana
Linderniella nana can be found in Cameroon.
Linderniella nana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Linderniella nana?
Linderniella nana
What is the common name of Linderniella nana?
Dwarf Linderniella
What is the natural habitat of Linderniella nana?
Tropical rainforests
Species in the Linderniella genus
Linderniella cerastioides,
Linderniella horombensis,
Linderniella pygmaea,
Linderniella wilmsii,
Linderniella nana,
Linderniella pulchella,
Linderniella pusilla,
Linderniella trichotoma,
Linderniella ugandensis,
Linderniella hartlii,
Linderniella mbalaensis,
Linderniella bolusii,
Linderniella boutiqueana,
Linderniella brevidens,
Linderniella gracilis,
Linderniella andongensis,
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
Kai Müller (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kai Müll.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77135775-1: 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].