Commelinaceae · Murdannia

Little Glory

Murdannia semiteres

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

Plant Details

Scientific name
Murdannia semiteres
Genus
Murdannia
Habit
Herb
Habitat
Among sedges and grasses
Distribution
India, Tropical East Africa, Arabian Peninsula, Vietnam
Found in India
Maharashtra, Karnataka, Kerala, Telangana, Puducherry, Goa
Flowering & fruiting
July-December
Conservation status
Least Concern (LC)

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
निलिमा

About Little Glory

Little Glory (Murdannia semiteres) is a herb belonging to the Commelinaceae family (Spiderwort Family). It is typically found in among sedges and grasses. It occurs across India, Tropical East Africa, Arabian Peninsula, Vietnam. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during July-December. Its conservation status has been assessed as Least Concern (LC).

Illustration representing the Commelinaceae family
Botanical family

Commelinaceae

Spiderwort Family

Little Glory belongs to the Commelinaceae family.

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