Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Genus:
Species:
fadeniana
ID:
474141

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nampy & Joby

Source:
wcs

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Candollea 58: 79 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000473473



Common Names

  • Fadeniana Murdannia
  • Murdannia Fadeniana
  • Faden's Murdannia


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Description

Murdannia fadeniana (also called 'Faden's Murdannia' and 'Faden's Onion', 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 fadeniana is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and homes. It is also used as a ground cover and in hanging baskets. The plant is known for its attractive foliage and its ability to tolerate low light conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Murdannia fadeniana has small white flowers with yellow centers and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with small, dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

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

Where to Find Murdannia fadeniana

Murdannia fadeniana is native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including India, China, and Thailand.

Murdannia fadeniana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Murdannia fadeniana?

Murdannia fadeniana

What is the common name of Murdannia fadeniana?

Fadeniana Murdannia

What type of plant is Murdannia fadeniana?

Murdannia fadeniana is a flowering plant

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-254680: Based on the initial data import
Santhosh Nampy (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nampy' in the authors string.
Paul Joby: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Joby' in the authors string.