Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Genus:
Species:
crocea
ID:
474051

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Griff.) Faden

Source:
wcs

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 32: 188 (1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000473383

Common Names

  • Crocea Dayflower
  • Crocea Murdannia
  • Yellow Dayflower

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Synonyms

  • Aneilema croceum Griff. [unknown]
  • Aneilema pilosum Wall. [unknown]

Description

Murdannia crocea (also called Yellow Mud-daisy, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous, perennial plant native to tropical regions of Asia. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Murdannia crocea is a tropical plant that is often used as an ornamental in gardens. It is known to attract butterflies and other pollinators.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Murdannia crocea sub. crocea
Murdannia crocea sub. ochracea (Dalzell) Faden

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Murdannia crocea has small, white flowers and its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings have two, oval-shaped cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Murdannia crocea can be propagated by division or stem cuttings. It prefers a well-draining potting mix of equal parts peat moss, perlite, and vermiculite. It should be kept in bright, indirect light and should be kept moist but not soggy. Fertilize monthly during the growing season.

Where to Find Murdannia crocea

Murdannia crocea is native to tropical regions of Asia and Australia.

Murdannia crocea FAQ

What is the common name of Murdannia crocea?

Water Hyacinth

What is the optimal temperature for Murdannia crocea?

65-75°F (18-24°C)

What is the optimal humidity for Murdannia crocea?

50-60%

Species in the Murdannia genus

Murdannia acutifolia, Murdannia allardii, Murdannia audreyae, Murdannia axillaris, Murdannia blumei, Murdannia citrina, Murdannia clandestina, Murdannia clarkeana, Murdannia crocea, Murdannia cryptantha, Murdannia dimorpha, Murdannia dimorphoides, Murdannia divergens, Murdannia edulis, Murdannia esculenta, Murdannia fadeniana, Murdannia fasciata, Murdannia gardneri, Murdannia gigantea, Murdannia glauca, Murdannia graminea, Murdannia hookeri, Murdannia japonica, Murdannia juncoides, Murdannia kainantensis, Murdannia keisak, Murdannia lanceolata, Murdannia lanuginosa, Murdannia loriformis, Murdannia macrocarpa, Murdannia medica, Murdannia nudiflora, Murdannia paraguayensis, Murdannia pauciflora, Murdannia schomburgkiana, Murdannia semifoliata, Murdannia semiteres, Murdannia simplex, Murdannia spectabilis, Murdannia spirata, Murdannia stenothyrsa, Murdannia striatipetala, Murdannia stricta, Murdannia tenuissima, Murdannia triquetra, Murdannia undulata, Murdannia vaginata, Murdannia versicolor, Murdannia yunnanensis, Murdannia zeylanica,

Species in the Commelinaceae family

Aetheolirion stenolobium, Amischotolype glabrata, Amischotolype gracilis, Amischotolype griffithii, Amischotolype hispida, Amischotolype hookeri, Amischotolype irritans, Amischotolype laxiflora, Amischotolype marginata, Amischotolype mollissima, Amischotolype monosperma, Amischotolype sphagnorrhiza, Amischotolype tenuis, Amischotolype barbarossa, Amischotolype divaricata, Amischotolype dolichandra, Amischotolype hirsuta, Amischotolype leiocarpa, Amischotolype lobata, Amischotolype parvifructa, Amischotolype pedicellata, Amischotolype rostrata, Amischotolype strigosa, Amischotolype welzeniana, Aneilema acuminatum, Aneilema aequinoctiale, Aneilema alatum, Aneilema angolense, Aneilema aparine, Aneilema arenicola, Aneilema benadirense, Aneilema beniniense, Aneilema biflorum, Aneilema brasiliense, Aneilema brenanianum, Aneilema brunneospermum, Aneilema calceolus, Aneilema chrysopogon, Aneilema clarkei, Aneilema dispermum, Aneilema dregeanum, Aneilema forskaolii, Aneilema gillettii, Aneilema grandibracteolatum, Aneilema hirtum, Aneilema hockii, Aneilema homblei, Aneilema indehiscens, Aneilema johnstonii, Aneilema lamuense,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-254668: Based on the initial data import
William Griffith (1810-1845): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griff.' in the authors string.
Robert Bruce Faden (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Faden' in the authors string.