Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Genus:
Species:
triquetra
ID:
474440

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.Brückn.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1930

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000473772

Common Names

  • Triquetra Murdannia
  • Triquetra Arrowhead
  • Triquetra Dayflower

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Synonyms

  • Aneilema nutans H.Lév. [unknown]
  • Aneilema triquetrum Wall. [unknown]
  • Commelina triquetra Steud. [unknown]
  • Phaeneilema triquetrum G.Brückn. [unknown]

Description

Murdannia triquetra (also called Three-angled Blue-eyed Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Asia. It has a woody base with soft, hairy stems and leaves. It typically grows in moist grasslands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Murdannia triquetra is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It has a high tolerance for drought and can be used to attract pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Murdannia triquetra is a white to pale pink, star-shaped flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with two to three pairs of leaves that are oval-shaped and toothed at the edges.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Murdannia triquetra is an annual herb that prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. It can be propagated from seed or from cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, humid environment and should be kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from new growth in late spring or early summer and should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are well rooted.

Where to Find Murdannia triquetra

Murdannia triquetra can be found in India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos, and China.

Murdannia triquetra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Murdannia triquetra?

Murdannia triquetra

What is the common name of Murdannia triquetra?

Three-angled Murdannia

What is the natural habitat of Murdannia triquetra?

Dry open forests, grasslands, and rocky outcrops

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-254727: Based on the initial data import
Gerhard Brückner (1902-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Brückn.' in the authors string.