Murdannia loriformis

Beijing grass

Undemanding creeping plant with succulent, bright green lanceolate leaves. Small, white and violet upright flowers are produced at the ends of the shoots.

In traditional Thai medicine, Murdannia is used to boost the immune system. The plant is credited with a tumour-inhibiting effect. It can be drunk as tea or as a freshly pressed juice.

Beijing grass serves as a varied decorative underplanting below the lush trees here. Because of its healing properties, we have given some parts of the plant to visitors on request.

Thailand

Commelinaceae (Spiderwort family)

Tropical garden staff member Wandee

In traditional Thai medicine, Murdannia is used to boost the immune system. The plant is credited with a tumour-inhibiting effect. It can be drunk as tea or as a freshly pressed juice.

Beijing grass serves as a varied decorative underplanting below the lush trees here. Because of its healing properties, we have given some parts of the plant to visitors on request.

Murdannia loriformis
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