Beautiful Lindernia Procumbens Flower
Lindernia procumbens: A Delicate Aquatic Gem of the Plant World
Lindernia procumbens, also known as Creeping False Pimpernel, is a graceful, low-growing plant species from the Linderniaceae family. Known for its spreading habit and its soft, bluish-violet flowers, this plant is found in damp habitats and aquatic environments across tropical and subtropical regions. Its unassuming beauty and versatility have earned it a quiet popularity, especially among aquarists and wetland restoration ecologists.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
Scientific Name: Lindernia procumbens Philcox
Synonyms: Formerly classified under Ilysanthes procumbens
Family: Linderniaceae
Order: Lamiales
Common Names: Creeping False Pimpernel, Prostrate False Pimpernel
The genus Lindernia was named in honor of Franz Balthasar von Lindern, an 18th-century French botanist. The species epithet procumbens refers to its creeping or trailing growth habit.
Morphology and Description
Lindernia procumbens is a small, herbaceous, creeping plant that typically grows along moist ground or in shallow freshwater areas. It can also float or be semi-submerged.
Stems: Slender, green, and prostrate; they root at the nodes, allowing the plant to spread effectively across wet surfaces.
Leaves: Opposite, ovate to lanceolate, with smooth or slightly toothed margins. The leaves are generally bright green and soft in texture.
Flowers: Small, tubular, and bilabiate, often lavender to pale blue with yellow markings on the lower lip. They arise singly from the leaf axils and are particularly attractive during the blooming season.
Fruits: Small, capsule-like structures that contain numerous tiny seeds.
Height/Spread: Very low-growing, but can spread extensively due to its creeping nature.
| Device | cannon eos 700D |
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| Lens | 55-250 zoom leans |
| Location | Bangladesh |
