Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Genus:
Species:
lanceolata
ID:
474242

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wight) Kammathy

Source:
wcs

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Surv. India 24: 206 (1982 publ. 1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000473574

Common Names

  • Lanceleaf Arrowhead
  • Lanceleaf Murdannia
  • Lanceleaf Dayflower

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Synonyms

  • Aneilema koenigii Wall. [unknown]
  • Commelina koenigii Steud. [unknown]
  • Dichaespermum lanceolatum Wight [unknown]
  • Murdannia koenigii G.Brückn. [unknown]
  • Phaeneilema koenigii G.Brückn. [unknown]

Description

Murdannia lanceolata (also called Lance-leaved Murdannia, among many other common names) is an annual, herbaceous plant. It is native to tropical regions of South America, and is found in moist, shady habitats. It has small, lance-shaped, green leaves with a reddish-brown underside, and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Murdannia lanceolata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and homes. It is also used as a ground cover and to create a natural privacy screen or hedge, as it grows quickly and is easy to maintain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Murdannia lanceolata 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 lanceolata: 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 lanceolata

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

Murdannia lanceolata FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Murdannia lanceolata?

Murdannia lanceolata prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C)

What is the ideal humidity for Murdannia lanceolata?

Murdannia lanceolata prefers high humidity, ideally between 50-70%.

How much light does Murdannia lanceolata need?

Murdannia lanceolata prefers bright, indirect light.

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-254694: Based on the initial data import
Robert Wight (1796-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wight' in the authors string.
R.V. Kammathy (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kammathy' in the authors string.