Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Genus:
Species:
kainantensis
ID:
474220

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Masam.) D.Y.Hong

Source:
wcs

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 12: 474 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000473552

Common Names

  • Kainantensis Murdannia
  • Murdannia Kainantensis
  • Kainan Murdannia

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Synonyms

  • Aneilema kainantensis Masam. [unknown]
  • Aneilema kainantense Masam. [unknown]

Description

Murdannia kainantensis (also called Kainan Murdannia, among many other common names) is an evergreen, perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical regions of Africa and Asia. It has long, narrow, lance-shaped leaves with pointed tips and is typically found in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Murdannia kainantensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a groundcover in shady areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Murdannia kainantensis has small, white, star-shaped flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, round, green leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Murdannia kainantensis: This plant is easy to grow and propagate. It can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season.

Where to Find Murdannia kainantensis

Murdannia kainantensis is native to tropical regions of India and Southeast Asia. It can be found in nurseries and online retailers.

Murdannia kainantensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Murdannia kainantensis?

Murdannia kainantensis

What is the common name of Murdannia kainantensis?

Kainantensis Murdannia

What type of plant is Murdannia kainantensis?

Murdannia kainantensis is a flowering plant

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-254691: Based on the initial data import
Genkei Masamune (1899-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Masam.' in the authors string.
De Yuan Hong (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Y.Hong' in the authors string.