Limnophila repens (Benth.) Benth.

Species

Angiosperms > Lamiales > Plantaginaceae > Limnophila

Characteristics

A crawling herb. It curls up at the tips. It is 20-45 cm tall. The leaves are opposite and without leaf stalks. They are narrowly oval and 1-3 cm long by 3-10 mm wide. There are teeth along the edge. The flowers occur singly in the axils of leaves. The flowers are white or purple red or blue.
Life form perennial
Growth form herb
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Sexuality hermaphrodite
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Environment

A tropical plant. It grows in sandy or wet places.
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Soil humidity 7-9
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Hardiness (USDA) 9-12

Usage

The young leaves are eaten as a vegetable of used to flavour dishes.
Uses medicinal
Edible leaves
Therapeutic use Anti-inflammatory agents (aerial part), Antineoplastic agents (aerial part), Antitubercular agents (aerial part), Antifungal agents (leaf), Anthelmintics (leaf), Anti-bacterial agents (leaf), Wound healing (leaf), Anti-inflammatory agents (unspecified)
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Images

Limnophila repens unspecified picture

Distribution

Limnophila repens world distribution map, present in Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, Cambodia, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Malaysia, Nepal, Philippines, Thailand, and Viet Nam

Conservation status

Limnophila repens threat status: Least Concern

Identifiers

LSID urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:804354-1
WFO ID wfo-0001140037
COL ID 72CSX
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Wikipedia (EN) Link
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Synonyms

Limnophila sessilis Ambulia conferta Limnophila dubia Limnophila conferta Terebinthina punctata Diceros stoloniferus Gratiola lucida Limnophila repens Stemodia repens Bonnaya punctata