Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Genus:
Species:
lanuginosa
ID:
474250

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.Brückn.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. ed. 2 , 15a: 173 (1930)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000473582

Common Names

  • Murdannia lanuginosa
  • Woolly Morning Glory
  • Lanuginose Morning Glory

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Synonyms

  • Aneilema lanuginosum Wall. ex C.B.Clarke [unknown]
  • Aneilema sienneum Blatt. [unknown]
  • Commelina lanuginosa B.Heyne ex Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Murdannia siennea (Blatt.) Raizada [unknown]
  • Phaeneilema lanuginosum G.Brückn. [unknown]
  • Phaeneilema sienneum (Blatt.) Raizada [unknown]

Description

Murdannia lanuginosa (also called Hairy Dwarf Spiderwort, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to tropical Asia. It has a creeping, mat-forming habit and grows up to 20 cm tall. Its leaves are ovate to lanceolate, and are usually 2-3 cm long. It prefers moist, shady areas and is often found in woodland and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Murdannia lanuginosa is a popular ornamental plant that is often used for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also known for its ability to attract beneficial insects such as bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Murdannia lanuginosa has small, white, star-shaped flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, round, green leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Murdannia lanuginosa: This plant is easy to grow and propagate. It can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season.

Where to Find Murdannia lanuginosa

Murdannia lanuginosa is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.

Murdannia lanuginosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Murdannia lanuginosa?

Murdannia lanuginosa

What is the common name of Murdannia lanuginosa?

Downy Dayflower

How often should I water Murdannia lanuginosa?

Water Murdannia lanuginosa when the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch

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-254695: Based on the initial data import
Gerhard Brückner (1902-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Brückn.' in the authors string.