Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Genus:
Species:
engelsii
ID:
1306635

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.Pell.

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 74: 49 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001319089



Common Names

  • Murdannia engelsii
  • Engelsii
  • Murdannia


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Description

Murdannia engelsii (also called Engels' Murdannia, among many other common names) is a herbaceous perennial native to India. It grows up to 1 m tall and has lanceolate leaves with a smooth texture. It is found in open grasslands, scrublands, and wastelands.

Uses & Benefits

Murdannia engelsii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in aquariums and terrariums as a decorative plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Murdannia engelsii has small white flowers with yellow centers and long, thin seed pods. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and slender with deep green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Murdannia engelsii is an herbaceous perennial native to Brazil. It can be grown in a sunny location in a well-drained, fertile soil. Propagation is by seed or division.

Where to Find Murdannia engelsii

Murdannia engelsii is native to Brazil.

Murdannia engelsii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Murdannia engelsii?

Murdannia engelsii

What is the family of Murdannia engelsii?

Commelinaceae

What is the habitat of Murdannia engelsii?

Dry rocky areas

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

Marco Octávio de Oliveira Pellegrini: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Pell.' in the authors string.