Status:
valid
Authors:
Philcox
Source:
ksu
Year:
1967
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 21: 157 (1967)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000445581
Common Names
- Limnophila glandulifera
- Glanduliferous Limnophila
- Glanduliferous Limnophila
Description
Limnophila glandulifera (also called Glandular Marshweed, among many other common names) is an aquatic plant native to South America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and grows in shallow, slow-moving streams and ponds.
Uses & Benefits
Limnophila glandulifera is used for its medicinal properties, as well as for its ornamental value in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Limnophila glandulifera 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Limnophila glandulifera 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 glandulifera
Limnophila glandulifera can be found in tropical and subtropical regions, particularly in India, China, and Southeast Asia.
Limnophila glandulifera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Limnophila glandulifera?
Limnophila glandulifera
What is the common name of Limnophila glandulifera?
Glandular Limnophila
What type of plant is Limnophila glandulifera?
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:804318-1: 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].