Lindenbergia indica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
indica
ID:
1137998
Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) Vatke
Source:
tro
Year:
1875
Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 25: 10 (1875)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001137336
Common Names
- Lindenbergia
- Indian Lindenbergia
- Indica Lindenbergia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lindenbergia indica (also called Indian Lindenbergia, among many other common names) is a small perennial herb with opposite leaves and pink flowers. It is native to India and is found in dry grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Lindenbergia indica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and as a tonic.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lindenbergia indica is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lindenbergia indica is a low-growing perennial plant that is native to India. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate a wide range of soil types and conditions. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from seed, but the seeds must be stratified before planting.
Where to Find Lindenbergia indica
Lindenbergia indica can be found in the Mediterranean region, parts of Asia, and parts of North America.
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
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Wilhelm Vatke (1849-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vatke' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:805058-1: 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].