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Plumbago indica

Indian Leadwort, Whorled Plantain
Also known as: Plumbagidium roseum (L.) Spach +4 more
  • Plumbagidium roseum (L.) Spach
  • Plumbago coccinea (Lour.) Salisb.
  • Plumbago rosea L.
  • Plumbago rosea var. coccinea (Lour.) Hook.
  • Thela coccinea Lour.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Plumbaginaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a scrambling subshrub.

Originating in Temperate Asia and Tropical Asia, Plumbago indica (commonly known as Indian leadwort or Whorled Plantain) is a scrambling shrub belonging to the Plumbaginaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.

Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
China, Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China, Malesia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Assam, Bangladesh, Cambodia, China South-Central, East Himalaya, Hainan, India, Jawa, Laos, Lesser Sunda Is., Maluku, Philippines, Sulawesi, Sumatera, Thailand, Vietnam

Introduced Range

Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Leeward Is., Peru, Puerto Rico, Sri Lanka, Trinidad-Tobago

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