Murdannia Royle >
Herb with creeping stems. Internodes with a line of dense hairs. Leaves linear-lanceolate, 2–8 cm long, sometimes slightly folded, apex acuminate. Flower in a terminal mostly 1-flowered inflorescence. Petals pale pink to purple, obovate. Garden escape. Damp places. Introd. from E. Asia. Fl. autumn Murdannia keisak