Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Genus:
Species:
stricta
ID:
474423

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brenan

Source:
wcs

Year:
1956

Citation Micro:
Explor. Parc Natl. Garamba 4(1): 171 (1956)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000473755

Common Names

  • Stricta Murdannia
  • Stricta Arrowhead
  • Stricta Dayflower

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Description

Murdannia stricta (also called Dwarf Morning Glory, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to India and Southeast Asia. It has small, white flowers with yellow centers and grows to a height of about 1 foot. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is often found in disturbed areas such as roadsides and fields.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Murdannia stricta has small white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and round with a black and white striped pattern. The seedlings have thin, light green stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Murdannia stricta is a perennial herb that is native to tropical and subtropical regions of India. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, fertile soil in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a moist, well-draining soil. The plant prefers warm temperatures and should be protected from frost.

Where to Find Murdannia stricta

Murdannia stricta can be found in India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos, and China.

Murdannia stricta FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Murdannia stricta?

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

What is the ideal humidity for Murdannia stricta?

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

How much light does Murdannia stricta need?

Murdannia stricta 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,