Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Genus:
Species:
edulis
ID:
474113

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Stokes) Faden

Source:
wcs

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Taxon 29: 77 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000473445



Common Names

  • Murdannia edulis
  • Edible Murdannia
  • Edible Dayflower


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Synonyms

  • Aneilema formosanum N.E.Br. [unknown]
  • Aneilema loureiroi Hance [unknown]
  • Aneilema multiscaposum Lauterb. [unknown]
  • Aneilema platyphyllum Merr. [unknown]
  • Aneilema scapiflorum Kostel. [unknown]
  • Aneilema serotinum Don ex C.B.Clarke [unknown]
  • Aneilema tuberosum Buch.-Ham. [unknown]
  • Commelina edulis Stokes [unknown]
  • Commelina scapiflora Roxb. [unknown]
  • Commelina spicata Steud. [unknown]
  • Murdannia formosana (N.E.Br.) K.S.Hsu [unknown]
  • Murdannia loureiroi (Hance) R.S.Rao & Kammathy [unknown]
  • Murdannia multiscaposa G.Brückn. [unknown]
  • Murdannia scapiflora (Roxb.) Royle [unknown]
  • Phaeneilema multiscaposum G.Brückn. [unknown]
  • Phaeneilema scapiflorum G.Brückn. [unknown]
  • Commelina tuberosa Billb. ex Beurl. [unknown]
  • Aneilema scapiflorum latifolium N.E.Br. [unknown]
  • Aneilema loureiroi horsfieldii C.B.Clarke [unknown]
  • Aneilema scapiflorum (Roxb.) Wight [unknown]
  • Aneilema scapifolium latifolium N.E.Br. [unknown]

Description

Murdannia edulis (also called False Pilea, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb native to India and Sri Lanka. It has small, ovate leaves with a pointed tip and white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas such as forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Murdannia edulis is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that is often used as a ground cover in gardens. It has attractive foliage and is easy to care for. It is also known for its air-purifying qualities, as it helps to reduce toxins in the air. It can also be used as an ornamental plant in containers or as a border plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Murdannia edulis has small, white, star-shaped flowers that are clustered together in small, round heads. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Murdannia edulis is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in moist, well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into small clumps and planted in moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Murdannia edulis

Murdannia edulis is native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including India and Indonesia.

Murdannia edulis FAQ

What is the common name of Murdannia edulis?

Edible Morning Glory

What is the natural habitat of Murdannia edulis?

Tropical and subtropical regions of the world

What type of soil does Murdannia edulis prefer?

Well-drained, slightly acidic soil

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-254677: Based on the initial data import
Jonathan Stokes (1755-1831): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stokes' in the authors string.
Robert Bruce Faden (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Faden' in the authors string.