Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
africana
ID:
446540

Status:
valid

Authors:
Glück

Source:
cmp

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 12: 76 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000445872



Common Names

  • African Mudwort
  • Mudwort
  • Mudwort Mudwort


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Description

Limosella africana (also called African Mudwort, 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 Africa and grows in wet, marshy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Limosella africana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments, including coughs, colds, and fever.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Limosella africana var. africana
Limosella africana var. macrosperma Glück

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Limosella africana 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

Limosella africana is an aquatic plant native to Africa. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. To propagate from cuttings, take a 4-6 inch cutting from a healthy plant and place it in a pot filled with moist soil. Keep the soil moist and the cutting should root in a few weeks.

Where to Find Limosella africana

Limosella africana is native to the western United States, from California to Arizona.

Limosella africana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Limosella africana?

Limosella africana

What is the common name of Limosella africana?

African Mudwort

What is the family of Limosella africana?

Plantaginaceae

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

Christian Maximilian Hugo Glück (1868-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Glück' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:804377-1: 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].