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
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.
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,