Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
glabra
ID:
446250

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Benj.) Kerr

Source:
ksu

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
Fl. Siam. 3(2): 60 (1954)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000445582



Common Names

  • Limnophila glabra
  • Glabrous Limnophila
  • Glabrous Limnophila


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Description

Limnophila glabra (also called Smooth 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 glabra is used for its medicinal properties, as well as for its ornamental value in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Limnophila glabra is white or pinkish, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round nut. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Limnophila glabra can be propagated from cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants in late summer or early autumn. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. The seedlings should be kept moist and in a sunny spot.

Where to Find Limnophila glabra

Limnophila glabra can be found in tropical and subtropical regions, particularly in India, China, and Southeast Asia.

Limnophila glabra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Limnophila glabra?

Limnophila glabra

What is the common name of Limnophila glabra?

Smooth Limnophila

What type of plant is Limnophila glabra?

Herb

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

Arthur Francis George Kerr (1877-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kerr' in the authors string.
Ludwig Benjamin (1825-1848): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benj.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:804317-1: 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].