Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Genus:
Species:
paraguayensis
ID:
474328

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.Brückn.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam., ed. 2 [Engler & Prantl] 15a: 173. 1930

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000473660



Common Names

  • Murdannia paraguayensis
  • Paraguayan Morning Glory
  • Paraguayensis Murdannia


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Synonyms

  • Aneilema paraguayense C.B.Clarke ex Chodat [unknown]
  • Phaeneilema paraguayense G.Brückn. [unknown]

Description

Murdannia paraguayensis (also called Paraguayan Dwarf Spiderwort, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to tropical Asia. It has a creeping, mat-forming habit and grows up to 20 cm tall. Its leaves are ovate to lanceolate, and are usually 2-3 cm long. It prefers moist, shady areas and is often found in woodland and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Murdannia paraguayensis is a popular ornamental plant that is often used for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also known for its ability to attract beneficial insects such as bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Murdannia paraguayensis has small white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Murdannia paraguayensis is a fast-growing, low-maintenance plant that can be propagated easily from stem cuttings. To propagate, take a stem cutting from an existing plant and place it in a pot filled with moist soil. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, bright location and the cutting should take root within a few weeks. Once the cutting has taken root, it can be transplanted into a larger pot and cared for as a mature plant.

Where to Find Murdannia paraguayensis

Murdannia paraguayensis is native to South America.

Murdannia paraguayensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Murdannia paraguayensis?

Murdannia paraguayensis

What is the natural habitat of Murdannia paraguayensis?

Tropical wetlands

What is the average size of Murdannia paraguayensis?

1-2 cm

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-254708: Based on the initial data import
Gerhard Brückner (1902-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Brückn.' in the authors string.