Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Genus:
Species:
esculenta
ID:
474130

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wall. ex C.B.Clarke) R.S.Rao & Kammathy

Source:
wcs

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Surv. India 3: 394. 1962

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000473462



Common Names

  • Murdannia esculenta
  • Edible Murdannia
  • Edible Dayflower


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Synonyms

  • Aneilema esculentum Wall. ex C.B.Clarke [unknown]
  • Aneilema pulneyense Fyson [unknown]
  • Aneilema scapiflorum minus Thwaites [unknown]
  • Commelina esculenta B.Heyne ex Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Phaeneilema pulneyense (Fyson) Raizada [unknown]

Description

Murdannia esculenta (also called 'Climbing Onion' and 'Climbing Murdannia', among many other common names) is an annual, herbaceous, climbing plant with a twining habit. It is native to tropical regions of South and Southeast Asia and grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Murdannia esculenta 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 esculenta has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Murdannia esculenta is a low-maintenance, easy-to-grow houseplant. It thrives in bright, indirect sunlight and prefers a well-draining soil. Propagate Murdannia esculenta by division or stem cuttings.

Where to Find Murdannia esculenta

Murdannia esculenta is native to tropical regions of India and Southeast Asia. It can be found in nurseries and online retailers.

Murdannia esculenta FAQ

What is the common name of Murdannia esculenta?

Esculent Morning Glory

What is the natural habitat of Murdannia esculenta?

Tropical and subtropical regions of the world

What type of soil does Murdannia esculenta 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-254679: Based on the initial data import
Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
Nathaniel Wolff Wallich (1786-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wall.' in the authors string.
Rolla Seshagiri Rao (1921-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.S.Rao' in the authors string.
R.V. Kammathy (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kammathy' in the authors string.