Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
villifera
ID:
446544

Status:
valid

Authors:
Miq.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1857

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ned. Ind. 2: 582 (1857)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000445876



Common Names

  • Furry Marshweed
  • Marshweed
  • Marshweed Marshweed


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Description

Limnophila villifera (also called Bristly Marshweed, among many other common names) is an annual or perennial plant in the Plantaginaceae family. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a tall, branched stem. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions and grows in wet, marshy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Limnophila villifera is used as an aquarium plant and as an ornamental plant. It can also be used to purify water and as a natural mosquito repellent.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Limnophila villifera sub. gracilipes (Craib ex Hosseus) T.Yamaz.
Limnophila villifera sub. villifera

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Limnophila villifera is white and has five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Limnophila villifera is a fast-growing aquatic plant that can be propagated by cuttings. It prefers a nutrient-rich substrate and should be planted in a well-lit area. It can be grown in both aquariums and ponds. It is best to prune the stems regularly to keep the plant from becoming too tall.

Where to Find Limnophila villifera

Limnophila villifera is native to Southeast Asia and is found in shallow, slow-moving streams and wetlands.

Limnophila villifera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Limnophila villifera?

Limnophila villifera

What is the common name of Limnophila villifera?

Hairy Marshweed

What is the family of Limnophila villifera?

Plantaginaceae

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

Friedrich Anton Wilhelm Miquel (1811-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miq.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:804373-1: 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].