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