Status:
valid
Authors:
(Aiton) Rudolphi
Source:
tro
Year:
1800
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Schrader) 1799(2): 228 (1800)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001136640
Common Names
- Lucid Teedia
- Teedia Lucida
- Shining Teedia
Description
Teedia lucida (also called Shining Teedia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm in height. It has small white flowers and is native to East Asia. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Teedia lucida is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and is also used as a ground cover. It is known for its ability to tolerate cold temperatures and is also drought tolerant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Teedia lucida has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are tiny and black. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
Where to Find Teedia lucida
Teedia lucida is native to Japan and can be found in moist meadows and woodlands.
Species in the Teedia genus
Species in the Scrophulariaceae family
Alonsoa acutifolia,
Alonsoa auriculata,
Alonsoa caulialata,
Alonsoa hirsuta,
Alonsoa honoraria,
Alonsoa linearis,
Alonsoa meridionalis,
Alonsoa minor,
Alonsoa pallida,
Alonsoa peduncularis,
Alonsoa serrata,
Alonsoa unilabiata,
Ameroglossum pernambucense,
Ameroglossum manoel-felixii,
Ameroglossum alatum,
Ameroglossum asperifolium,
Ameroglossum bicolor,
Ameroglossum fulniorum,
Ameroglossum genaroanum,
Ameroglossum intermedium,
Ameroglossum xukuruorum,
Androya decaryi,
Antherothamnus pearsonii,
Anticharis arabica,
Anticharis ebracteata,
Anticharis glandulosa,
Anticharis imbricata,
Anticharis inflata,
Anticharis juncea,
Anticharis scoparia,
Anticharis senegalensis,
Anticharis namibensis,
Anticharis kaokoensis,
Anticharis angolensis,
Aptosimum albomarginatum,
Aptosimum arenarium,
Aptosimum decumbens,
Aptosimum elongatum,
Aptosimum eriocephalum,
Aptosimum glandulosum,
Aptosimum gossweileri,
Aptosimum indivisum,
Aptosimum lineare,
Aptosimum marlothii,
Aptosimum molle,
Aptosimum neglectum,
Aptosimum patulum,
Aptosimum procumbens,
Aptosimum pumilum,
Aptosimum spinescens,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:810251-1: 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].