Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
murex
ID:
482781

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1759

Citation Micro:
Syst. Nat., ed. 10. 2: 1123 (1759)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000482113

Common Names

  • Pedalium murex
  • Murex Pedalium
  • Indian Pennywort

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Description

Pedalium murex (also called Sea-fennel Pedalium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is an herbaceous perennial, typically reaching heights of 0.5–2 m tall. It grows in temperate climates in moist, well-drained soils in full sun. It is found in open woodlands, meadows, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Pedalium murex is used for ornamental purposes, as well as for medicinal and food purposes. It is also used to make paper, furniture, and musical instruments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pedalium murex is a yellow or orange, bell-shaped bloom with five petals. The seed is a small, brown, ovoid-shaped capsule with a single seed inside. The seedling is a small, dark green, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pedalium murex is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 1 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in the spring in a warm, bright location. Seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Pedalium murex

Pedalium murex is native to India and Sri Lanka. It is found in dry, open areas and is often found in disturbed habitats.

Pedalium murex FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pedalium murex?

Pedalium murex

What is the common name of Pedalium murex?

Murex Pedalium

What is the natural habitat of Pedalium murex?

Tropical Asia

Species in the Pedalium genus

Species in the Pedaliaceae family

Dewinteria petrophila, Harpagophytum procumbens, Harpagophytum zeyheri, Holubia saccata, Linariopsis prostrata, Linariopsis chevalieri, Pedaliodiscus macrocarpus, Pedalium murex, Pterodiscus speciosus, Pterodiscus undulatus, Pterodiscus aurantiacus, Pterodiscus brasiliensis, Pterodiscus saccatus, Pterodiscus luridus, Pterodiscus ngamicus, Pterodiscus purpureus, Pterodiscus elliottii, Pterodiscus coeruleus, Pterodiscus angustifolius, Pterodiscus ruspolii, Pterodiscus kellerianus, Pterodiscus makatiniensis, Pterodiscus cinnabarinus, Pterodiscus somanei, Rogeria adenophylla, Sesamothamnus guerichii, Sesamothamnus benguellensis, Sesamothamnus lugardii, Sesamothamnus rivae, Sesamothamnus busseanus, Sesamum schinzianum, Sesamum radiatum, Sesamum rigidum, Sesamum pedalioides, Sesamum lepidotum, Sesamum triphyllum, Sesamum prostratum, Sesamum indicum, Sesamum alatum, Sesamum angolense, Sesamum angustifolium, Sesamum calycinum, Sesamum latifolium, Sesamum abbreviatum, Sesamum capense, Sesamum marlothii, Sesamum parviflorum, Sesamum rosaceum, Sesamum imperatricis, Sesamum senecioides,

References

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:675880-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].