Commelina avenifolia - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
avenifolia
ID:
358757
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.Graham
Source:
wcs
Year:
1839
Citation Micro:
Cat. Pl. Bombay : 224 (1839)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000358089
Common Names
- Commelina avenifolia
- Dayflower
- Blue Spiderwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Commelina avenifolia (also called blue-eyed grass, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Europe and Asia. It has small, blue flowers and long, narrow leaves. It is found in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Commelina avenifolia is used as an ornamental plant and is often grown in gardens for its attractive orange flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Commelina avenifolia has white flowers with yellow centers and long, thin seedpods. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have thin, long stems with small, pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Commelina avenifolia 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 avenifolia
Commelina avenifolia is native to South America and can be found in Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.
Commelina avenifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Commelina avenifolia?
Commelina avenifolia
What is the common name of Commelina avenifolia?
Oatleaf Dayflower
What is the natural habitat of Commelina avenifolia?
Commelina avenifolia 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-233726: Based on the initial data import
John Graham (1805-1839): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Graham' in the authors string.