Scrophulariaceae · Lindernia

Lindernia viscosa

Herb
Habit
Herb
Found in India
Arunachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand
Flowering
July-October

Plant Details

Scientific name
Lindernia viscosa
Genus
Lindernia
Habit
Herb
Habitat
Moist and shady places, sometimes on walls
Distribution
India, Sri Lanka, Philippines, Malesia, China
Found in India
Arunachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand
Flowering & fruiting
July-October
Conservation status
Least Concern (LC)

Leaf characters

Arrangement
Opposite
Simple type leaf character
Type
Simple
Toothed margin leaf character
Margin
Toothed
Pinnate venation leaf character
Venation
Pinnate

Typical of the Scrophulariaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.

Flower & fruit characters

Flower symmetry
Bilateral
Inflorescence
Raceme
Fruit
Capsule

Typical of the Scrophulariaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.

About Lindernia viscosa

Lindernia viscosa 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 moist and shady places, sometimes on walls. It occurs across India, Sri Lanka, Philippines, Malesia, China. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during July-October. Its conservation status has been assessed as Least Concern (LC).

Illustration representing the Scrophulariaceae family
Botanical family

Scrophulariaceae

Figwort family

Lindernia viscosa belongs to the Scrophulariaceae family.

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