Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
philippensis
ID:
1140923

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cham. & Schltdl.) Benth.

Source:
tro

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 10: 377 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001140261



Common Names

  • Lindenbergia philippensis
  • Philippine Lindenbergia
  • Philippensis Lindenbergia


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Description

Lindenbergia philippensis (also called Philippine Lindenbergia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Plantaginaceae. It is an upright, branching perennial with small, two-lipped, white flowers. It is native to the Philippines, and is often found in moist meadows, grasslands, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Lindenbergia philippensis is mainly used as an ornamental plant in gardens and hanging baskets. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lindenbergia philippensis has small, white flowers with yellow centers and small, black, shiny seeds. Its seedlings are small and thin with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lindenbergia philippensis is a perennial herb native to the Philippines. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is best to sow the seeds in spring or early summer and to keep the soil moist until germination occurs. Division should be done in early spring or late summer. The divisions should be planted in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist and in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Lindenbergia philippensis

Lindenbergia philippensis is native to the Philippines and can be found in moist, shady areas.

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

Diederich Franz Leonhard von Schlechtendal (1794-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltdl.' in the authors string.
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Adelbert von Chamisso (1781-1838): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cham.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:805066-1: 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].