Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Genus:
Species:
assamica
ID:
1321732

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nampy & Ancy

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 69: 441 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001334186



Common Names

  • Murdannia assamica
  • Assam Murdannia
  • Assam Murdannia Herb


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Description

Murdannia assamica (also called 'Assam Dayflower', among many other common names) is an annual herb with small, white flowers and narrow, lance-shaped leaves. It is native to India and grows in moist, grassy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Murdannia assamica is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Murdannia assamica is a small, white flower with yellow markings. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling has a single, oval-shaped leaf and a small, white flower.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Murdannia assamica is a perennial herb that can be propagated from cuttings. To propagate, take a cutting from the plant and allow it to dry for a few days. Once the cutting has dried, it can be planted in well-draining soil. The soil should be kept moist but not wet. Murdannia assamica can also be propagated from seed, but this method is more difficult and time consuming.

Where to Find Murdannia assamica

Murdannia assamica is native to India and can be found in the states of Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram, and Tripura.

Murdannia assamica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Murdannia assamica?

Murdannia assamica

What is the common name of Murdannia assamica?

Assam Murdannia

Where is Murdannia assamica native to?

India

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

Santhosh Nampy (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nampy' in the authors string.
Anna A.A. Ancy: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ancy' in the authors string.