Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Genus:
Species:
beccariana
ID:
358803

Status:
valid

Authors:
Martelli

Source:
wcs

Year:
1886

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bogos. : 87 (1886)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000358135

Common Names

  • Commelina beccariana
  • Beccariana Commelina
  • Commelina Beccariana

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Description

Commelina beccariana (also called Beccari's 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 beccariana is used as an ornamental plant and is often grown in gardens for its attractive orange flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Commelina beccariana 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 beccariana is a perennial herb that is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Commelina beccariana

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

Commelina beccariana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Commelina beccariana?

Commelina beccariana

What is the common name of Commelina beccariana?

Beccarian commelina

What is the natural habitat of Commelina beccariana?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-233739: Based on the initial data import
Ugolino Martelli (1860-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Martelli' in the authors string.