Lindenbergia griffithii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
griffithii
ID:
447117
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.f.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1884
Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 4: 262 (1884)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000446449
Common Names
- Lindenbergia griffithii
- Griffith's Lindenbergia
- Griffith's Lindenbergia Vine
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lindenbergia griffithii (also called Griffith's Lindenbergia, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Southeast Asia. It is characterized by its small, white flowers and thin, linear leaves. It typically grows in moist, shady areas and is often found in grasslands and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Lindenbergia griffithii 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
Lindenbergia griffithii has white flowers with yellow centers and five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two small leaves.
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Lindenbergia griffithii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Sow seeds in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn. Plant cuttings in a moist, well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Lindenbergia griffithii
Lindenbergia griffithii is native to India and can be found in moist grasslands and meadows.
Lindenbergia griffithii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lindenbergia griffithii?
Lindenbergia griffithii
What is the family of Lindenbergia griffithii?
Scrophulariaceae
What is the common name of Lindenbergia griffithii?
Griffith's Lindenbergia
Species in the Lindenbergia genus
Lindenbergia serpyllifolia, Lindenbergia philippinensis, Lindenbergia sokotrana, Lindenbergia titensis, Lindenbergia luchunensis, Lindenbergia hookeri, Lindenbergia griffithii, Lindenbergia fengkaiensis, Lindenbergia macrostachya, Lindenbergia awashensis, Lindenbergia arabica, Lindenbergia fruticosa, Lindenbergia indica, Lindenbergia grandiflora, Lindenbergia philippensis, Lindenbergia muraria,
Species in the Orobanchaceae family
Aeginetia indica, Aeginetia mirabilis, Aeginetia mpomii, Aeginetia selebica, Aeginetia sessilis, Aeginetia sinensis, Aeginetia flava, Aeginetia acaulis, Agalinis angustifolia, Agalinis aphylla, Agalinis aspera, Agalinis auriculata, Agalinis bandeirensis, Agalinis bangii, Agalinis brachyphylla, Agalinis calycina, Agalinis chaparensis, Agalinis communis, Agalinis decemloba, Agalinis densiflora, Agalinis digitalis, Agalinis divaricata, Agalinis edwardsiana, Agalinis fasciculata, Agalinis fiebrigii, Agalinis filicaulis, Agalinis filifolia, Agalinis gattingeri, Agalinis genistifolia, Agalinis gypsophila, Agalinis heterophylla, Agalinis homalantha, Agalinis humilis, Agalinis itambensis, Agalinis kingsii, Agalinis lanceolata, Agalinis laxa, Agalinis linarioides, Agalinis linifolia, Agalinis maritima, Agalinis megalantha, Agalinis meyeniana, Agalinis nana, Agalinis navasotensis, Agalinis neoscotica, Agalinis obtusifolia, Agalinis oligophylla, Agalinis peduncularis, Agalinis pennellii, Agalinis plukenetii,
References
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:805056-1: 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].