Murdannia vaginata
- Habit
- Herb
- Found in India
- Karnataka, Maharashtra, Kerala & more
- Flowering
- July-October
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Murdannia vaginata
- Genus
- Murdannia
- Family
- Commelinaceae
- Habit
- Herb
- Habitat
- Moist localities in the plains
- Habitat type
- Plains
- Distribution
- India, Sri Lanka, China
- Found in India
- Karnataka, Maharashtra, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Assam
- Flowering & fruiting
- July-October
- 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 Murdannia vaginata
Murdannia vaginata is a herb belonging to the Commelinaceae family (Spiderwort Family). It is typically found in moist localities in the plains. It occurs across India, Sri Lanka, China. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during July-October. The species is valued in traditional medicine. Its conservation status has been assessed as Least Concern (LC).
Commelinaceae
Spiderwort Family
Murdannia vaginata belongs to the Commelinaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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