Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) Brenan
Source:
wcs
Year:
1952
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 7: 189 (1952)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000473651
Common Names
- Murdannia nudiflora
- Naked-flowered Morning Glory
- Nudiflora Murdannia
Synonyms
- Aneilema compressum Dalzell [unknown]
- Aneilema debile Wall. [unknown]
- Aneilema diandrum Buch.-Ham. [unknown]
- Aneilema diversifolium Hassk. [unknown]
- Aneilema foliosum Hassk. [unknown]
- Aneilema junghunianum Miq. [unknown]
- Aneilema lancifolium Griff. [unknown]
- Aneilema malabaricum Merr. [unknown]
- Aneilema minutum Kunth [unknown]
- Aneilema nudicaule (Burm.f.) G.Don [unknown]
- Aneilema nudiflorum (L.) R.Br. ex Sweet [unknown]
- Aneilema nudiflorum compressum (Dalzell) C.B.Clarke [unknown]
- Aneilema radicans D.Don [unknown]
- Aneilema trichocoleum Schauer [unknown]
- Callisia parvula Brandegee [unknown]
- Commelina chinensis Osbeck [unknown]
- Commelina diandra Steud. [unknown]
- Commelina exilis Steud. [unknown]
- Commelina minuta Blume [unknown]
- Commelina nudicaulis Burm.f. [unknown]
- Commelina nudiflora L. [unknown]
- Commelina radicans Spreng. [unknown]
- Cyanotis gueinzii Hassk. [unknown]
- Ditelesia nudiflora Raf. [unknown]
- Murdannia malabarica G.Brückn. [unknown]
- Murdannia malabarica compressa (Dalzell) Santapau & S.K.Jain [unknown]
- Phaeneilema diversifolium G.Brückn. [unknown]
- Phaeneilema malabaricum (L.) V.Naray. [unknown]
- Phaeneilema nudiflorum G.Brückn. [unknown]
- Stickmannia guyanensis Raf. [unknown]
- Stickmannia longicollis Raf. [unknown]
- Tradescantia malabarica L. [unknown]
- Aneilema bracteolatum majus Seub. [unknown]
- Aneilema bracteolatum minus Seub. [unknown]
- Commelina nudiflora angustifolia C.B.Clarke [unknown]
- Phaeneilema malabarica (L.) Naryanasw. & Biswas [unknown]
- Aneilema nudiflorum (L.) R.Br. [unknown]
Description
Murdannia nudiflora (also called Naked 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 nudiflora 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 nudiflora has small white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small with oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Murdannia nudiflora 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 nudiflora
Murdannia nudiflora is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.
Murdannia nudiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Murdannia nudiflora?
Murdannia nudiflora
What is the natural habitat of Murdannia nudiflora?
Tropical wetlands
What is the average size of Murdannia nudiflora?
1-2 cm
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,