Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Genus:
Species:
bracteata
ID:
619808

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.B.Clarke) J.K.Morton ex D.Y.Hong

Source:
wcs

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 12: 473 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000619140



Common Names

  • Murdannia bracteata
  • Bracteata Murdannia
  • Bracteata's Star Window Plant


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Synonyms

  • Aneilema bracteatum Kuntze [unknown]
  • Aneilema kuntzei Clarke ex Kuntze [unknown]
  • Aneilema nudiflorum bracteatum C.B.Clarke [unknown]
  • Murdannia bracteata (C.B.Clarke) Kuntze ex J.K.Morton [deprecated]

Description

Murdannia bracteata (also called White-flowered Murdannia, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb with a creeping rhizome and white flowers. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar and typically grows in moist, grassy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Murdannia bracteata is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, stomachache, and rheumatism. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Murdannia bracteata is white in color and has a bell-shaped structure. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and round in shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Murdannia bracteata is a small, slow-growing succulent plant with a rosette of up to 5 cm in diameter. It is easy to propagate by division or seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and requires well-draining soil. Water regularly during the growing season and allow the soil to dry out between waterings. In winter, water only occasionally.

Where to Find Murdannia bracteata

Murdannia bracteata can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, Sri Lanka, and parts of Africa.

Murdannia bracteata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Murdannia bracteata?

Murdannia bracteata

What type of plant is Murdannia bracteata?

Herbaceous perennial

Where is Murdannia bracteata 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-273528: Based on the initial data import
Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
John Kenneth Morton (1928-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.K.Morton' in the authors string.
De Yuan Hong (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Y.Hong' in the authors string.