Murdannia spirata subsp. parviflora
Asiatic Dewflower
Also known as: Aneilema spiratum (L.) R.Br. +5 more
- Aneilema spiratum (L.) R.Br.
- Aneilema spiratum (L.) Sweet
- Aneilema spiratum (L.) Wall., 1831
- Aphylax spiralis Salisb.
- Commelina spirata L.
- Phaeneilema spiratum (L.) G.Brückn.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Commelinaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Naturally occurring in Tropical Asia, Murdannia spirata subsp. parviflora (commonly known as Asiatic dewflower) is an annual belonging to the Commelinaceae family. Within its native range, this subspecies is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Murdannia spirata, which is linked below, along with other subspecies of this species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
Indian Subcontinent
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
India, Sri Lanka
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Florida
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