Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Genus:
Species:
clandestina
ID:
474040

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ridl.) Faden

Source:
wcs

Year:
1991

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000473372



Common Names

  • Clandestine Dayflower
  • Clandestine Murdannia
  • Purple Dayflower


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Synonyms

  • Aneilema clandestinum Ridl. [unknown]

Description

Murdannia clandestina (also called 'Clandestina 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 clandestina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a groundcover in shady areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Murdannia clandestina are small, white, and star-shaped. The seeds are tiny, black, and round. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Murdannia clandestina is a low-maintenance, easy-to-grow houseplant. It can be propagated from stem cuttings or division. To propagate from stem cuttings, cut a stem just below a node and place it in a pot filled with moist soil. To propagate by division, carefully separate the root ball and replant the divisions in separate pots.

Where to Find Murdannia clandestina

Murdannia clandestina is native to tropical regions of Asia and Australia.

Murdannia clandestina FAQ

What is the common name of Murdannia clandestina?

Creeping Spiderwort

What is the optimal temperature for Murdannia clandestina?

65-75°F (18-24°C)

What is the optimal humidity for Murdannia clandestina?

50-60%

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-254666: Based on the initial data import
Henry Nicholas Ridley (1855-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ridl.' in the authors string.
Robert Bruce Faden (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Faden' in the authors string.