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Lindernia antipoda (L.) Alston
| Family Name: | Linderniaceae |
| Common Name: | Sparrow False Pimpernel, 泥花草 |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Asia, Australia |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical, Sub-Tropical / Monsoonal |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | It is a small herbaceous plant with a creeping growth habit. |
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| Foliage | The opposite leaves are oblong to lanceolate, measuring 1-4 cm long. |
| Stems | The stems are slender, branching at the base. |
| Flowers | The tubular flowers are white to light-purple, about 1 cm long, with one entire upper lip and three-lobed lower lip. |
| Fruit | The fruits are capsules, enclosed with numerous seeds. |
| Habitat | Found in moist areas, along the rivers and streams. |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Lots of Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Fast |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Waterlogged Soils |
| Propagation Method | Seed |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
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| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Opposite |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Purple, White |
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Others
| Master ID | 32571 |
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| Species ID | 6983 |
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