Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
bangweolensis
ID:
1138424

Status:
valid

Authors:
(R.E.Fr.) Verdc.

Source:
tro

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 5: 379 (1950 publ. 1951)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001137762



Common Names

  • Limnophila bangweolensis
  • Bangweolensis Limnophila
  • Bangweolense Limnophila


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Description

Limnophila bangweolensis (also called Bangweulu Limnophila, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a woody base and grows to a height of 10-20 cm. It is found in grasslands and open woodlands, and is often found in rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Limnophila bangweolensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Limnophila bangweolensis has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small, round and black. Its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Limnophila bangweolensis is a tropical aquatic plant that is native to Southeast Asia. It can be grown in aquariums or outdoor ponds. To propagate, cuttings can be taken from the stem and planted in the substrate. The plant will grow best in a nutrient-rich substrate and in water with a pH between 6.5 and 7.5.

Where to Find Limnophila bangweolensis

Limnophila bangweolensis is found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.

Species in the Limnophila genus

Limnophila ludoviciana, Limnophila balsamea, Limnophila australis, Limnophila aquatica, Limnophila ceratophylloides, Limnophila barteri, Limnophila cana, Limnophila cambodiana, Limnophila brownii, Limnophila hippuridoides, Limnophila helferi, Limnophila glandulifera, Limnophila glabra, Limnophila geoffrayi, Limnophila fluviatilis, Limnophila hayatae, Limnophila dasyantha, Limnophila fragrans, Limnophila laotica, Limnophila micrantha, Limnophila parviflora, Limnophila indica, Limnophila pulcherrima, Limnophila polystachya, Limnophila polyantha, Limnophila poilanei, Limnophila siamensis, Limnophila tillaeoides, Limnophila villosa, Limnophila villifera, Limnophila verticillata, Limnophila chinensis, Limnophila sessiliflora, Limnophila bangweolensis, Limnophila heterophylla, Limnophila crassifolia, Limnophila connata, Limnophila connata, Limnophila rugosa, Limnophila repens, Limnophila erecta, Limnophila borealis, Limnophila limnophiloides, Limnophila aromatica, Limnophila wilsonii, Limnophila laxa, Limnophila palauensis,

Species in the Plantaginaceae family

Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum, Adenosma annamense, Adenosma bracteosum, Adenosma camphoratum, Adenosma cordifolium, Adenosma debilis, Adenosma elsholtzioides, Adenosma glutinosum, Adenosma hirsutum, Adenosma indianum, Adenosma inopinatum, Adenosma javanicum, Adenosma macrophyllum, Adenosma malabaricum, Adenosma microcephalum, Adenosma muelleri, Adenosma nelsonioides, Adenosma papuana, Adenosma punctata, Adenosma retusilobum, Adenosma subrepens, Adenosma ternata, Adenosma thorelii, Agathelpis adunca, Agathelpis brevifolia, Agathelpis mucronata, Albraunia foveopilosa, Albraunia fugax, Albraunia psilosperma, Anamaria heterophylla, Anarrhinum bellidifolium, Anarrhinum corsicum, Anarrhinum duriminium, Anarrhinum forsskaolii, Anarrhinum fruticosum, Anarrhinum intermedium, Anarrhinum laxiflorum, Anarrhinum longipedicellatum, Anarrhinum orientale, Anarrhinum pedatum, Anarrhinum forskaohlii, Ancistrostylis harmandii, Angelonia acuminatissima, Angelonia alternifolia, Angelonia angustifolia, Angelonia arguta, Angelonia biflora, Angelonia bisaccata, Angelonia blanchetii, Angelonia campestris,

References

Robert Elias Fries (1876-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.E.Fr.' in the authors string.
Bernard Verdcourt (1925-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Verdc.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:804290-1: 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].