Status:
valid
Authors:
G.Brückn.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1930
Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. ed. 2 , 15a: 173 (1930)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000473437
Common Names
- Murdannia divergens
- Divergent Murdannia
- Divergent Dayflower
Synonyms
- Aneilema divergens C.B.Clarke [unknown]
- Aneilema herbaceum divergens C.B.Clarke [unknown]
- Aneilema herbaceum viscidum C.B.Clarke [unknown]
- Aneilema scapiflorum Hook.f. & Thomson ex C.B.Clarke [unknown]
- Commelina wallichiana Steud. [unknown]
- Phaeneilema divergens G.Brückn. [unknown]
- Allium serotinum D.Don ex Hook.f. [unknown]
- Murdannia divergens dilatata Hand.-Mazz. [unknown]
Description
Murdannia divergens (also called False Pilea, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb native to India and Sri Lanka. It has small, ovate leaves with a pointed tip and white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas such as forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Murdannia divergens is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that is often used as a ground cover in gardens. It has attractive foliage and is easy to care for. It is also known for its air-purifying qualities, as it helps to reduce toxins in the air. It can also be used as an ornamental plant in containers or as a border plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Murdannia divergens has small, white, star-shaped flowers that are clustered together in small, round heads. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Murdannia divergens is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in moist, well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into small clumps and planted in moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Murdannia divergens
Murdannia divergens is native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including India and Indonesia.
Murdannia divergens FAQ
What is the common name of Murdannia divergens?
Dwarf Morning Glory
What is the natural habitat of Murdannia divergens?
Tropical and subtropical regions of the world
What type of soil does Murdannia divergens prefer?
Well-drained, slightly acidic soil
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,