Status:
valid
Authors:
Hilliard & B.L.Burtt
Source:
cmp
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 59: 46 (2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000522930
Common Names
- Agalmyla murudiana
- Murudiana Agalmyla
- Agalmyla of Murudiana
Description
Agalmyla murudiana (also called Murud Agalmyla, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant native to the tropical and subtropical regions of India and Sri Lanka. It is found in moist, shady areas, such as in forests, along streams, and in moist grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Agalmyla murudiana is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and stomach pain. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Agalmyla murudiana is white and has five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are short and slender.
Cultivation and Propagation
Agalmyla murudiana can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings can be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Once established, Agalmyla murudiana should be grown in full sun and watered regularly.
Where to Find Agalmyla murudiana
Agalmyla murudiana can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Agalmyla murudiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Agalmyla murudiana?
Agalmyla murudiana
What are the common names of Agalmyla murudiana?
Murudian Agalmyla
What is the natural habitat of Agalmyla murudiana?
Dry, rocky slopes in the Mediterranean region
Species in the Agalmyla genus
Agalmyla hilliardiae,
Agalmyla affinis,
Agalmyla aitinyuensis,
Agalmyla ambonica,
Agalmyla angiensis,
Agalmyla angustifolia,
Agalmyla aurantiaca,
Agalmyla beccarii,
Agalmyla bicolor,
Agalmyla biflora,
Agalmyla bilirana,
Agalmyla borneensis,
Agalmyla bracteata,
Agalmyla brevifolia,
Agalmyla brevipes,
Agalmyla brownii,
Agalmyla calelanensis,
Agalmyla centralis,
Agalmyla chalmersii,
Agalmyla chorisepala,
Agalmyla chrysostyla,
Agalmyla clarkei,
Agalmyla columneoides,
Agalmyla decipiens,
Agalmyla dentatisepala,
Agalmyla diandra,
Agalmyla elegans,
Agalmyla elongata,
Agalmyla erecta,
Agalmyla exannulata,
Agalmyla formosa,
Agalmyla gjellerupii,
Agalmyla glabra,
Agalmyla glabrisepala,
Agalmyla glandulosa,
Agalmyla gracilis,
Agalmyla hirta,
Agalmyla hooglenii,
Agalmyla immersinervia,
Agalmyla inaequidentata,
Agalmyla insularis,
Agalmyla javanica,
Agalmyla johannis-winkleri,
Agalmyla keysseri,
Agalmyla kowapiana,
Agalmyla lavandulacea,
Agalmyla leuserensis,
Agalmyla lobata,
Agalmyla longiattenuata,
Agalmyla longipetiolata,
Species in the Gesneriaceae family
Acanthonema diandrum,
Achimenes admirabilis,
Achimenes antirrhina,
Achimenes brevifolia,
Achimenes candida,
Achimenes cettoana,
Achimenes dulcis,
Achimenes erecta,
Achimenes fimbriata,
Achimenes flava,
Achimenes glabrata,
Achimenes grandiflora,
Achimenes heterophylla,
Achimenes hintoniana,
Achimenes longiflora,
Achimenes mexicana,
Achimenes misera,
Achimenes nayaritensis,
Achimenes obscura,
Achimenes occidentalis,
Achimenes patens,
Achimenes pedunculata,
Achimenes skinneri,
Achimenes woodii,
Achimenes tincticoma,
Achimenes elota,
Achimenes sanguinea,
Achimenes ixtapaensis,
Aeschynanthus citrinus,
Aeschynanthus membranifolius,
Aeschynanthus mendumiae,
Aeschynanthus sojolianus,
Aeschynanthus dischidioides,
Aeschynanthus minutifolius,
Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus,
Aeschynanthus acuminatus,
Aeschynanthus albidus,
Aeschynanthus amboinensis,
Aeschynanthus amoenus,
Aeschynanthus andersonii,
Aeschynanthus angustifolius,
Aeschynanthus angustioblongus,
Aeschynanthus apicidens,
Aeschynanthus arctocalyx,
Aeschynanthus arfakensis,
Aeschynanthus argentii,
Aeschynanthus asclepioides,
Aeschynanthus atrorubens,
Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus,
Aeschynanthus batakiorum,