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Murdannia Clarkeana
''Murdannia'' is a genus of annual or perennial monocotyledonous flowering plants in the family Commelinaceae. The genus is one of the largest in the family. They are most easily distinguished from other genera in the family by their three-lobed or spear-shaped antherodes (i.e. non-functional anthers). Also, along with the closely related genus ''Anthericopsis'', it is the only genus with staminodes (i.e. non-functional stamens) opposite the petals. ''Murdannia'' are found in tropical regions across the globe with extensions into warm temperate areas. Typically, ''Murdannia'' species are found in open areas in mesic habitat, mesic soils. However, some are semi-aquatic plant, aquatic, and a limited few are found in closed forest situations. Three species are naturalized in the United States (''Murdannia keisak, Murdannia nudiflora, M. nudiflora'' and ''Murdannia spirata, M. spirata''). [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hyderabad, India
Hyderabad ( ; , ) is the capital and largest city of the Indian state of Telangana and the '' de jure'' capital of Andhra Pradesh. It occupies on the Deccan Plateau along the banks of the Musi River, in the northern part of Southern India. With an average altitude of , much of Hyderabad is situated on hilly terrain around artificial lakes, including the Hussain Sagar lake, predating the city's founding, in the north of the city centre. According to the 2011 Census of India, Hyderabad is the fourth-most populous city in India with a population of residents within the city limits, and has a population of residents in the metropolitan region, making it the sixth-most populous metropolitan area in India. With an output of 74 billion, Hyderabad has the fifth-largest urban economy in India. Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah established Hyderabad in 1591 to extend the capital beyond the fortified Golconda. In 1687, the city was annexed by the Mughals. In 1724, Asaf Jah I, th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
