Status:
valid
Authors:
D.Y.Hong
Source:
wcs
Year:
1974
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 12: 469 (1974)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000473808
Common Names
- Murdannia Yunnanensis
- Yunnan Dayflower
- Yunnan Murdannia
Description
Murdannia yunnanensis (also called Yunnan 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 yunnanensis 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 yunnanensis 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Murdannia yunnanensis is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical Asia. It is a low-growing, spreading plant with small, white flowers. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.
Where to Find Murdannia yunnanensis
Murdannia yunnanensis is native to China. It is found in moist, shady areas, such as along streams or in forests.
Murdannia yunnanensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Murdannia yunnanensis?
Murdannia yunnanensis
What is the common name of Murdannia yunnanensis?
Yunnan Murdannia
What is the natural habitat of Murdannia yunnanensis?
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,