Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Genus:
Species:
zeylanica
ID:
474479

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.Brückn.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1930

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000473811

Common Names

  • Murdannia Zeylanica
  • Ceylon Dayflower
  • Murdannia Ceylonica

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Synonyms

  • Aneilema zeylanicum C.B.Clarke [unknown]
  • Aneilema zeylanicum longiscapum C.B.Clarke [unknown]
  • Murdannia zeylanica longiscapa (C.B.Clarke) Raizada [unknown]
  • Phaeneilema zeylanicum G.Brückn. [unknown]

Description

Murdannia zeylanica (also called Ceylon 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 zeylanica 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

Murdannia zeylanica has small white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Murdannia zeylanica 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 zeylanica

Murdannia zeylanica is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It is found in moist, shady areas, such as along streams or in forests.

Murdannia zeylanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Murdannia zeylanica?

Murdannia zeylanica

What is the common name of Murdannia zeylanica?

Ceylon Murdannia

What is the natural habitat of Murdannia zeylanica?

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-254735: Based on the initial data import
Gerhard Brückner (1902-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Brückn.' in the authors string.