Dewflowers (Murdannia)

Dewflowers

Murdania are a genus of perennials and annuals named after Murdan Ali, a herbarium keeper in India whose collection of dewflowers species was used to validly describe the genus for the first time in1840. These plants prefer tropical and subtropical regions. Sadly, over 50% of the species in this genus are rare, with over 10% considered vulnerable.

Scientific classification

Genus

Dewflowers (Murdannia)

Family

Spiderwort

Order

Spiderworts and allies

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Evergreen

Leaf type

20 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Images of Dewflowers

Species

Nakedstem dewflower Wartremoving herb Severalflower dewflower Nilima Large bract murdannia Bright Star Murdannia Grass lily Asiatic dewflower

Care Guide for Dewflowers

Every week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

20 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Water: Dewflowers thrives in moist, humid environments similar to its tropical origins. It is moderately drought-tolerant but prefers balanced soil moisture, requiring weekly watering. As an outdoor plant, dewflowers benefits from natural rainfall during the growing season, reducing the need for additional watering.

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