Commelinaceae · Murdannia

Woolly Dewflower

Murdannia lanuginosa

Herboutdoor
Habit
Herb
Found in India
Maharashtra, Karnataka, Kerala & more
Flowering
May-December

Plant Details

Scientific name
Murdannia lanuginosa
Genus
Murdannia
Habit
Herb
Native to
India
Found in India
Maharashtra, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh
Flowering & fruiting
May-December
Conservation status
Vulnerable (VU)

Leaf characters

Arrangement
Alternate
Simple type leaf character
Type
Simple
Entire margin leaf character
Margin
Entire
Parallel venation leaf character
Venation
Parallel

Typical of the Commelinaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.

Flower & fruit characters

Flower symmetry
Bilateral
Inflorescence
Cyme
Fruit
Capsule

Typical of the Commelinaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.

Local Names

Marathi
अबोलीमा

About Woolly Dewflower

Woolly Dewflower (Murdannia lanuginosa) is a herb belonging to the Commelinaceae family (Spiderwort Family). It is usually grown in outdoor settings. It is native to India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during May-December. Its conservation status has been assessed as Vulnerable (VU).

Illustration representing the Commelinaceae family
Botanical family

Commelinaceae

Spiderwort Family

Woolly Dewflower belongs to the Commelinaceae family.

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