Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Genus:
Species:
barbata
ID:
358788

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lam.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1791

Citation Micro:
Tabl. Encycl. 1: 129 (1791)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000358120

Common Names

  • Commelina barbata
  • Barbate Commelina
  • Commelina Barbata

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Description

Commelina barbata (also called bearded dayflower, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to East Asia. It has small, blue flowers and long, narrow leaves. It is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Commelina barbata is used as an ornamental plant and is often grown in gardens for its attractive pink flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Commelina barbata has small, star-shaped, pale blue flowers with yellow centers. The seed is a small, dark brown, hard seed. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Commelina barbata 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 barbata

Commelina barbata can be found in the tropical forests of South America

Commelina barbata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Commelina barbata?

Commelina barbata

What is the common name of Commelina barbata?

Bearded commelina

What is the natural habitat of Commelina barbata?

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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