Lindenbergia serpyllifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
serpyllifolia
ID:
447070
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hjertson
Source:
ksu
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 119: 317 (1995 publ. 1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000446402
Common Names
- Lindenbergia serpyllifolia
- Thyme-leaved False Pimpernel
- Thyme-leaved Lindernia
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Lindenbergia serpyllifolia (also called Thyme-leaved Lindenbergia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Southeast Asia. It has a sprawling habit and can reach up to 30 cm in height. Its leaves are simple, opposite and ovate-lanceolate. It grows in moist places, such as in grasslands, open forests, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Lindenbergia serpyllifolia is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, cough, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lindenbergia serpyllifolia has small, white flowers and the seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have thin, light green leaves.
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Lindenbergia serpyllifolia 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 serpyllifolia
Lindenbergia serpyllifolia can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia.
Lindenbergia serpyllifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lindenbergia serpyllifolia?
Lindenbergia serpyllifolia
What family does Lindenbergia serpyllifolia belong to?
Scrophulariaceae
What is the common name of Lindenbergia serpyllifolia?
Thyme-leaved False Pimpernel
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
Mats L. Hjertson (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hjertson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:987876-1: 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].