Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Genus:
Species:
tenuissima
ID:
474430

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Chev.) Brenan

Source:
wcs

Year:
1952

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 7: 189 (1952)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000473762



Common Names

  • Tenuissima Murdannia
  • Tenuissima Arrowhead
  • Tenuissima Dayflower


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Synonyms

  • Aneilema tenuissimum A.Chev. [unknown]
  • Baoulia tenuissima A.Chev. [unknown]
  • Aneilema tenuissimum (A.Chev.) A.Chev. [unknown]

Description

Murdannia tenuissima (also called Slender Blue-eyed Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Asia. It has a woody base with soft, hairy stems and leaves. It typically grows in moist grasslands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Murdannia tenuissima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It has a high tolerance for drought and can be used to attract pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Murdannia tenuissima is a white to pale pink, star-shaped flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with two to three pairs of leaves that are oval-shaped and toothed at the edges.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Murdannia tenuissima is a small, evergreen shrub native to tropical Africa. It is usually propagated from seed, which should be sown in a warm, moist environment. The seedlings should be transplanted to individual containers when they are about 4 inches tall. Once established, the plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Murdannia tenuissima

Murdannia tenuissima can be found in India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos, and China.

Murdannia tenuissima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Murdannia tenuissima?

Murdannia tenuissima

What is the common name of Murdannia tenuissima?

Slender mondo grass

What type of plant is Murdannia tenuissima?

Grass

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-254725: Based on the initial data import
Auguste Chevalier (1873-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Chev.' in the authors string.
John Patrick Micklethwait Brenan (1917-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brenan' in the authors string.