Commelina aurantiiflora - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aurantiiflora
ID:
358730
Status:
valid
Authors:
Faden & Raynsf.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
Novon 4: 230 (1994)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000358062
Common Names
- Commelina aurantiiflora
- Aurantiiflora Commelina
- Commelina aurantiiflorum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Commelina aurantiiflora (also called Orange Dayflower, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to North America. It has long, narrow leaves and small orange flowers. It grows in moist, disturbed areas and can be found in meadows, fields, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Commelina aurantiiflora is used as an ornamental plant and is often grown in gardens for its attractive yellow flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Commelina aurantiiflora has small, yellow 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Commelina aurantiiflora is a tropical perennial plant native to Central and South America. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated from stem cuttings or by division of the rhizomes. It is best to propagate in the spring or summer when temperatures are warm and the plant is actively growing.
Where to Find Commelina aurantiiflora
Commelina aurantiiflora is native to South America and can be found in Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.
Commelina aurantiiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Commelina aurantiiflora?
Commelina aurantiiflora
What is the common name of Commelina aurantiiflora?
Orange Dayflower
What is the natural habitat of Commelina aurantiiflora?
Commelina aurantiiflora is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas
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-233721: Based on the initial data import
Robert Bruce Faden (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Faden' in the authors string.
Anthony Raynsford: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Raynsf.' in the authors string.