Status:
valid
Authors:
Joby, Nisha & Unni
Source:
wcs
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 22: 41 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000921908
Common Names
- Murdannia satheeshiana
- Satheeshiana
- Murdannia
Description
Murdannia satheeshiana (also called Satheesh's Murdannia, among many other common names) is a species of herb found in Central and South America. It is a small perennial herb with dark green leaves that are up to 5 cm long and 1 cm wide. The inflorescence is up to 15 cm long and bears up to 30 yellow flowers. It is found in humid forests from Mexico to Bolivia.
Uses & Benefits
Murdannia satheeshiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used to make furniture and as a source of fuelwood.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Murdannia satheeshiana is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves and a thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Murdannia satheeshiana is a tropical shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers a warm, humid climate and should be grown in well-draining soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months. Pruning should be done to keep the plant in shape.
Where to Find Murdannia satheeshiana
Murdannia satheeshiana can be found in India.
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
Paul Joby: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Joby' in the authors string.
P. Nisha: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nisha' in the authors string.
K.Sankaran Unni: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Unni' in the authors string.