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Murdannia lanuginosa

Murdannia lanuginosa (Wall. ex C.B.Clarke) G.Brückn.
Murdannia lanuginosa
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Murdannia lanuginosa is a species in the genus Murdannia, belonging to the family Commelinaceae. It was first described in 1930 and is native to India.

Description

Murdannia lanuginosa is a member of the Commelinaceae family, commonly known as the dayflower family. This species is found in India and was formally published in 1930. The species name lanuginosa refers to the hairy or woolly texture characteristic of the plant. It is part of the genus Murdannia, which includes herbaceous plants typically found in tropical and subtropical regions.

Distribution

India

Synonyms

Aneilema lanuginosumAneilema sienneumCommelina lanuginosaMurdannia sienneaPhaeneilema lanuginosumPhaeneilema sienneum

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