Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Genus:
Species:
acutifolia
ID:
473991

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lauterb. & K.Schum.) Faden

Source:
wcs

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Smithsonian Contr. Bot. 76: 152 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000473323



Common Names

  • Acutifolia Murdannia
  • Alligator Plant
  • Creeping Charlie


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Synonyms

  • Aneilema acutifolium Lauterb. & K.Schum. [unknown]

Description

Murdannia acutifolia (also called 'Acutifolia Dayflower', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It has thin, erect stems and small, ovate to lanceolate leaves. It grows in moist, open habitats such as swamps, ditches, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Murdannia acutifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is known for its attractive foliage and its ability to tolerate a wide range of growing conditions. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Murdannia acutifolia has small, white flowers and its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings have two, oval-shaped cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Murdannia acutifolia is a fast-growing, evergreen perennial that prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division or cuttings. Division should be done in the spring or early summer. Cuttings can be taken in the spring or summer and should be placed in a moist, well-draining potting mix.

Where to Find Murdannia acutifolia

Murdannia acutifolia is native to India.

Murdannia acutifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Murdannia acutifolia?

Murdannia acutifolia

What are the common names of Murdannia acutifolia?

Sharp-Leaved Murdannia

What are the care requirements for Murdannia acutifolia?

Murdannia acutifolia requires moist, well-drained soil and partial shade.

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-254659: Based on the initial data import
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.
Carl Adolf Georg Lauterbach (1864-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lauterb.' in the authors string.
Robert Bruce Faden (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Faden' in the authors string.