Legazpia polygonoides (Benth.) T. Yamaz.
| Etymology | Genus | After Miguel Lopez de Legazpi, a Spanish conquistador of the East Indies and Pacific Islands |
|---|---|---|
| Species | Resembling plants in the genus Polygonum | |
| Family | Linderniaceae | |
| Synonyms | Torenia polygonoides Benth. | |
| Common Names | Malayan Brighteye | |
| Status | Cryptogenic | |
| Form | Herb | |
| Native Distribution | Myanmar, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, and Oceania | |
Diagnostics
This is a very common creeping herb of lawns. The oppositely arranged leaves are triangular with rounded edges, and serrated along the margins. It flowers frequently, with a lower white lip of three lobes, and upper lip of red. The centre is tinged with yellow.
Interesting Facts
Henderson (1959) mentioned that the flowers can be entirely white occasionally.
A lush coverage of Malayan Brighteye on a piece of lawn.
Leaves have serrated edges.
Flower, with red upper lip, white lower lip and a yellow centre.
References
Henderson MR. (1959) Malayan Wild Flowers: Dicotyledons. Malayan Nature Society, Kulau Lumpar, Malaysia. 478 pp.
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2013-03-19 / Modified: 2015-01-11