Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Genus:
Species:
japonica
ID:
474202

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Thunb.) Faden

Source:
wcs

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Taxon 26: 142 (1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000473534

Common Names

  • Japonica Murdannia
  • Murdannia Japonica
  • Japanese Murdannia

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Synonyms

  • Aneilema cordatum Buch.-Ham. ex Wall. [unknown]
  • Aneilema elatum Kunth [unknown]
  • Aneilema herbaceum Wall. [unknown]
  • Aneilema japonicum Kunth [unknown]
  • Aneilema latifolium Wight [unknown]
  • Aneilema lineolatum Kunth [unknown]
  • Commelina elata Vahl [unknown]
  • Commelina herbacea Roxb. [unknown]
  • Commelina japonica Thunb. [unknown]
  • Commelina lineolata Blume [unknown]
  • Dirtea japonica Raf. [unknown]
  • Murdannia elata G.Brückn. [unknown]
  • Murdannia lineolata (Blume) J.K.Morton [unknown]
  • Phaeneilema herbaceum G.Brückn. [unknown]
  • Tinantia lineolata Hassk. [unknown]

Description

Murdannia japonica (also called Japanese Murdannia, among many other common names) is an evergreen, perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical regions of Africa and Asia. It has long, narrow, lance-shaped leaves with pointed tips and is typically found in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Murdannia japonica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Murdannia japonica are small and white. The seeds are small and round. The seedlings are small and have two small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Murdannia japonica 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 japonica

Murdannia japonica is native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including India, China, and Thailand.

Murdannia japonica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Murdannia japonica?

Murdannia japonica

What are the common names of Murdannia japonica?

Fringed spiderwort, Fringed dayflower, Fringed day-lily

What is the natural habitat of Murdannia japonica?

Murdannia japonica is found in moist, shady areas, such as along streams, in wet meadows, and in woodlands.

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-254689: Based on the initial data import
Carl Peter Thunberg (1743-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thunb.' in the authors string.
Robert Bruce Faden (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Faden' in the authors string.