Difference between revisions of "Murdannia spirata"

(Linnaeus) Bruckner in H. G. A. Engler and K. Prantl

in H. G. A. Engler and K. Prantl,Die naturlichen Pflanzenfamilien, zweite Auflage 15a: 173. 1930.

Basionym: Commelina spirata Linnaeus
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Revision as of 15:59, 18 September 2019

Herbs, annual, erect to decumbent, usually much branched with age, to 30 cm. Leaves: blade lanceolate-oblong to ovate, 1–4 × 0.3–1 cm. Inflorescences: cymes 1–2, several-flowered, elongate; bracteoles persistent, 2–6 mm apart. Flowers bisexual, radially symmetric, 8 mm wide; sepals 2.5–4 mm; petals rose or lavender with darker veins, 4–5 mm; fertile stamens 3; filaments bearded; staminodes 3. Capsules 3–5 mm. Seeds 3–7 per locule, less than 1 mm, warty.


Phenology: Flowering fall–early winter.
Habitat: Palm hammocks, low prairies, glades, pastures, and roadsides

Discussion

Murdannia spirata was first collected in Florida in 1965.

Selected References

None.

Lower Taxa

None.
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Palm hammocks, low prairies, glades, pastures, and roadsides +
Flowering fall–early winter. +
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