Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
brownii
ID:
446206

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wannan

Source:
ksu

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Taxon 35: 597 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000445538



Common Names

  • Limnophila brownii
  • Brownii
  • Marshweed


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Description

Limnophila brownii (also called Brown's Marshweed, among many other common names) is a species of aquatic plant in the family Plantaginaceae. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in wetland habitats such as marshes, swamps, and shallow ponds. It has small, ovate leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Limnophila brownii is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Limnophila brownii is a small white flower with four petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Limnophila brownii is a fast-growing, stem plant that can be propagated by cutting the stems and replanting the cuttings. It prefers a nutrient-rich substrate and plenty of light. It can be cultivated in a wide range of water parameters and temperatures.

Where to Find Limnophila brownii

Limnophila brownii can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Limnophila brownii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Limnophila brownii?

Limnophila brownii

What is the common name of Limnophila brownii?

Brown's Limnophila

What is the natural habitat of Limnophila brownii?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines

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

B.S. Wannan: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wannan' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:930320-1: 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].