Bonnaya antipoda explained

Bonnaya antipoda is a herbaceous perennial plant belonging to Linderniaceae family. It is native to tropical and sub-tropical Asia and Australia. [1] [2]

Description

It is a prostrate or diffuse herb usually rooting at nodes. Sub-sessile, hairless leaves are elliptic or obovoid. Solitary pale blue flowers have a yellow mouth. August to October is the flowering and fruiting season. In Australia this species is confined to northeastern Queensland. Flowering there occurs through much of the year, with a peak of activity around April and May (statistics from iNaturalist based on 18 observations in Australia as at 17 April 2024).

Synonyms

, Plants of the World Online recognises 42 synonyms of this species, as follows:

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Lindernia antipoda (L.) Alston Species . 2022-11-23 . India Biodiversity Portal . en.
  2. Web site: Bonnaya antipoda - Sparrow Lindernia . 2022-11-23 . www.flowersofindia.net.