Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Genus:
Species:
arenicola
ID:
358704

Status:
valid

Authors:
Faden

Source:
wcs

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 48: 547 (1996 publ. 1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000358036

Common Names

  • Commelina arenicola
  • Arenicola Commelina
  • Commelina arenicolum

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Synonyms

  • Commelina africana circinata Chiov. [unknown]

Description

Commelina arenicola (also called Sand 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 arenicola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a houseplant, and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Commelina arenicola has small, white flowers with three petals and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. Its seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Commelina arenicola is a perennial plant that is best grown in a moist, well-drained soil in a sunny location. It can be propagated by division or from seed. The seed should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location and kept moist. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Commelina arenicola

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

Commelina arenicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Commelina arenicola?

Commelina arenicola

What is the common name of Commelina arenicola?

Sand commelina

What is the natural habitat of Commelina arenicola?

Dry, rocky hillsides and plains

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,

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