Murdannia loriformis (Bright Star, Beijing Grass.)
Botanical Information
| Family | Commelinaceae |
| Genus | Murdannia |
| Species | loriformis |
| Category | Perennials, Tropicals |
| Origin | Asia. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses Disclaimer | Used as a remedy for cancer in an early stage, and also for treating other diseases including colds, throat infections, pneumonia, diabetes mellitus, flu and inflammation. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 9 - 11 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cold season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H1c - H4 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | 5 - 35 °C |
| Temperature (°F) | 40 - 95 °F |
| Height | 40 cm |
| Spread | 40 cm |
Description and Growing Information
| Propagation | By dividing the rootball, and direct sowing seed. |
| Notable Specimens | Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden, Mae Rim District, Chiang Mai Province, Thailand. |
| Leaf Description | Basal leaves with blade linear, 5 - 30 cm long, 6 - 9 mm wide. |
Photographs
Murdannia loriformis, form. Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden, Mae Rim District, Chiang Mai Province, Thailand.
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