Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Genus:
Species:
appendiculata
ID:
358693

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.B.Clarke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
Commelyn. Cyrtandr. Bengal. : t. 13 (1874)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000358025

Common Names

  • Commelina appendiculata
  • Appendiculata Commelina
  • Commelina appendiculatum

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Synonyms

  • Commelina alba Buch.-Ham. ex C.B.Clarke [unknown]

Description

Commelina appendiculata (also called Appendaged Dayflower, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to North America. It has long, narrow leaves and small blue flowers. It grows in moist, disturbed areas and can be found in meadows, fields, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Commelina appendiculata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a houseplant, and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Commelina appendiculata has small, white flowers with three petals. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Commelina appendiculata is a fast-growing perennial that can be propagated from stem cuttings. To propagate, take a stem cutting with at least two leaves and allow it to dry out for a few days. Then, plant the cutting in a pot with well-draining soil and keep it in a warm, bright spot. Water the cutting regularly, but don't overwater it. The cutting should take root in a few weeks.

Where to Find Commelina appendiculata

Commelina appendiculata is native to South America and can be found in Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.

Commelina appendiculata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Commelina appendiculata?

Commelina appendiculata

What type of plant is Commelina appendiculata?

Herbaceous perennial

What is the natural habitat of Commelina appendiculata?

Moist forests in tropical Africa

Species in the Commelina genus

Commelina acutispatha, Commelina acutissima, Commelina africana, Commelina agrostophylla, Commelina albescens, Commelina albiflora, Commelina amplexicaulis, Commelina appendiculata, Commelina arenicola, Commelina ascendens, Commelina aspera, Commelina attenuata, Commelina aurantiiflora, Commelina auriculata, Commelina avenifolia, Commelina bambusifolia, Commelina barbata, Commelina beccariana, Commelina bella, Commelina benghalensis, Commelina bequaertii, Commelina boissieriana, Commelina bracteosa, Commelina bravoa, Commelina cameroonensis, Commelina capitata, Commelina caroliniana, Commelina chamissonis, Commelina ciliata, Commelina clarkeana, Commelina clavata, Commelina communis, Commelina congesta, Commelina corbisieri, Commelina corradii, Commelina crassicaulis, Commelina cufodontii, Commelina cyanea, Commelina dammeriana, Commelina deflexa, Commelina dekindtiana, Commelina demissa, Commelina dianthifolia, Commelina dielsii, Commelina diffusa, Commelina disperma, Commelina droogmansiana, Commelina eckloniana, Commelina elliptica, Commelina ensifolia,

Species in the Commelinaceae family

Aetheolirion stenolobium, Amischotolype glabrata, Amischotolype gracilis, Amischotolype griffithii, Amischotolype hispida, Amischotolype hookeri, Amischotolype irritans, Amischotolype laxiflora, Amischotolype marginata, Amischotolype mollissima, Amischotolype monosperma, Amischotolype sphagnorrhiza, Amischotolype tenuis, Amischotolype barbarossa, Amischotolype divaricata, Amischotolype dolichandra, Amischotolype hirsuta, Amischotolype leiocarpa, Amischotolype lobata, Amischotolype parvifructa, Amischotolype pedicellata, Amischotolype rostrata, Amischotolype strigosa, Amischotolype welzeniana, Aneilema acuminatum, Aneilema aequinoctiale, Aneilema alatum, Aneilema angolense, Aneilema aparine, Aneilema arenicola, Aneilema benadirense, Aneilema beniniense, Aneilema biflorum, Aneilema brasiliense, Aneilema brenanianum, Aneilema brunneospermum, Aneilema calceolus, Aneilema chrysopogon, Aneilema clarkei, Aneilema dispermum, Aneilema dregeanum, Aneilema forskaolii, Aneilema gillettii, Aneilema grandibracteolatum, Aneilema hirtum, Aneilema hockii, Aneilema homblei, Aneilema indehiscens, Aneilema johnstonii, Aneilema lamuense,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-233713: Based on the initial data import
Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.