About Small-flower False Pimpernel
Small-flower False Pimpernel (Lindernia parviflora) is a herb belonging to the Scrophulariaceae family (Figwort family). Members of this family are generally characterised by opposite simple leaves, raceme/spike flower clusters, capsule fruit. It is typically found in along river banks, marshy areas and grasslands. Native to Tropical Africa, Tropical Asia, it is distributed across Tropical Africa, India, Himalayas, Myanmar, Indo-China. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during September-April. The species is valued in traditional medicine. Its conservation status has been assessed as Least Concern (LC).
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Lindernia parviflora
- Genus
- Lindernia
- Family
- SCROPHULARIACEAE
- Habit
- Herb
- Habitat
- Along river banks, marshy areas and grasslands
- Native to
- Tropical Africa, Tropical Asia
- Distribution
- Tropical Africa, India, Himalayas, Myanmar, Indo-China
- Flowering & fruiting
- September-April
- Conservation status
- Least Concern (LC)
Scrophulariaceae
Figwort family
Small-flower False Pimpernel belongs to the Scrophulariaceae family.
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