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Murdannia bracteata
| Family Name: | Commelinaceae |
| Common Name: | Beijing Spiderwort, Rumpur Aur Beijing, 大苞水竹叶 |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Southern China, Laos, Thailand, Vietnam |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical, Sub-Tropical / Monsoonal |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | It is an herbaceous plant with a creeping growth habit. |
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| Foliage | Its leaf blades are lanceolate, measuring around 20-30 cm long and 1-2 cm wide. |
| Flowers | Its inflorescence peduncle is about 2-3 cm long. Petals are bluish. |
| Habitat | Murdannia bracteata can be found in sandy places by water. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses | Medicinal: This plant is used to treat kidney and liver diseases, as well as inflammation. |
Landscaping Features
| Landscape Uses | Groundcover |
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Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
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| Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 3.5 (Shrub & Groundcover - Monocot) |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Blue |
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| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
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Others
| Master ID | 943 |
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| Species ID | 2237 |
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