Wartremoving Herb
Murdannia keisak
- Native to:
- Bangladesh, China, Hainan, India, Japan, Korea, Laos, Myanmar, Nansei-shoto, Russia, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Commelinaceae
- Genus:
- Murdannia
- Species:
- Murdannia keisak
- USDA Symbol:
- MUKE
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 40 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- aug,sep,oct
- Bloom Colors:
- pink, white
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- moist, nutrient-rich, clay or loam
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- tolerates poor drainage
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- commonly found in wetlands and rice paddies