Asiatic Dewflower
Murdannia spirata
- Habit
- Herb
- Found in India
- Maharashtra, Karnataka, Kerala & more
- Flowering
- August-February
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Murdannia spirata
- Genus
- Murdannia
- Family
- Commelinaceae
- Habit
- Herb
- Habitat
- Grasslands and moist places
- Native to
- India, China
- Distribution
- India, Africa, Myanmar, South China, Malesia
- Found in India
- Maharashtra, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal
- Flowering & fruiting
- August-February
- Conservation status
- Least Concern (LC)
Leaf characters
- Arrangement
- Alternate
Typical of the Commelinaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.
Flower & fruit characters
Typical of the Commelinaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.
About Asiatic Dewflower
Asiatic Dewflower (Murdannia spirata) is a herb belonging to the Commelinaceae family (Spiderwort Family). It is typically found in grasslands and moist places. Native to India, China, it is distributed across India, Africa, Myanmar, South China, Malesia. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during August-February. The species is valued in traditional medicine. Its conservation status has been assessed as Least Concern (LC).
Commelinaceae
Spiderwort Family
Asiatic Dewflower belongs to the Commelinaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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