Contains 3 accepted taxa overall.
Characteristics
Classification
Citation
MURDANNIA Royle, Ill. Bot. Himal. Mts. t. 95(3). 1839; 403. 1840, nom. cons. vs. Dilasia Rafinesque 1838, et vs. Streptylis Rafinesque 1838.
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TYPE: Murdannia scapiflora (Roxburgh) Royle (Commelina scapiflora Roxburgh)
Species
| Scientific Name | Common Name | Status | Photos |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murdannia keisak | MARSH DEWFLOWER | Not Native OBL (NWPL) FAC (DEP) | |
| Murdannia nudiflora | NAKEDSTEM DEWFLOWER | Not Native FAC (NWPL) FAC (DEP) | |
| Murdannia spirata var. parviflora | ASIATIC DEWFLOWER | Not Native FAC (DEP) |
[Family identification key]
1. Leaf blades 1-4.5 times longer than wide; inflorescence usually with 2 or more persistent bracteoles, the flowers widely spaced and distant; flowers radially symmetrical with the petals evenly spaced; dark veins of petals conspicuous throughout
1. Leaf blades 4-17 times longer than wide; inflorescence with 1 bracteole, without bracteoles, or these caducous, the flowers solitary or compact along the rachis; flowers radially or bilaterally symmetrical with the petals evenly spaced or not; veins of petals obscure or partly apparent near the base
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2. Inflorescence of 1 flower; flowers radially symmetrical with the petals evenly spaced; petals whitish towards the base and pinkish towards the apex; capsules (4-)5-9 mm long
2. Inflorescence of 1-8 flowers; flowers bilaterally symmetrical with the petals not evenly spaced; petals fairly uniform in color; capsules 2.5-5 mm long