Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
micrantha
ID:
446474

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Benth.) Benth.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 10: 387 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000445806



Common Names

  • Small-Flowered Marshweed
  • Marshweed
  • Marshweed Marshweed


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Description

Limnophila micrantha (also called Small-flowered Limnophila, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Plantaginaceae. It is native to Southeast Asia. It is an aquatic herb growing up to 30 cm tall. Its leaves are linear and up to 5 cm long. Its flowers are white, with a tube up to 2 cm long.

Uses & Benefits

Limnophila micrantha is used as an ornamental plant in aquariums and water gardens, and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Limnophila micrantha is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Limnophila micrantha is a perennial plant that is native to Southeast Asia. It is a low-growing plant with small, green leaves and small, white flowers. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plants should be divided into small clumps and replanted in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Limnophila micrantha

Limnophila micrantha is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in moist, shady areas such as riverbanks and wet meadows.

Limnophila micrantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Limnophila micrantha?

Limnophila micrantha

What type of plant is Limnophila micrantha?

It is a species of aquatic plant in the family Plantaginaceae.

Where is Limnophila micrantha native to?

It is native to tropical Asia.

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

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:804338-1: 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].