Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Genus:
Species:
hookeri
ID:
474198

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.Brückn.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. ed. 2 , 15a: 173 (1930)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000473530



Common Names

  • Hookeri Murdannia
  • Murdannia Hookeri
  • Hooker's Murdannia


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Synonyms

  • Aneilema bodinieri H.Lév. & Vaniot [unknown]
  • Aneilema hookeri C.B.Clarke [unknown]
  • Floscopa cavaleriei H.Lév. & Vaniot [unknown]
  • Phaeneilema hookeri G.Brückn. [unknown]
  • Pollia cavaleriei H.Lév. [unknown]

Description

Murdannia hookeri (also called Hooker's Murdannia, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 meter tall. It has ovate to lanceolate leaves that are dark green in color and have a silvery sheen. It is native to tropical regions of South and Central America and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Murdannia hookeri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Murdannia hookeri are small and white. The seeds are small and round. The seedlings are small and have two small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Murdannia hookeri can be propagated by division or stem cuttings. It prefers a well-draining potting mix of equal parts peat moss, perlite, and vermiculite. It should be kept in bright, indirect light and should be kept moist but not soggy. Fertilize monthly during the growing season.

Where to Find Murdannia hookeri

Murdannia hookeri is native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and South America.

Murdannia hookeri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Murdannia hookeri?

Murdannia hookeri

What are the common names of Murdannia hookeri?

Fringed spiderwort, Fringed dayflower, Fringed day-lily

What is the natural habitat of Murdannia hookeri?

Murdannia hookeri is found in moist, shady areas, such as along streams, in wet meadows, and in woodlands.

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-254688: Based on the initial data import
Gerhard Brückner (1902-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Brückn.' in the authors string.