Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Genus:
Species:
benghalensis
ID:
358822

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 41 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000358154

Common Names

  • Commelina benghalensis
  • Benghalensis Commelina
  • Commelina Benghalensis

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Synonyms

  • Commelina benghalensis benghalensis [unknown]
  • Commelina canescens Vahl [unknown]
  • Commelina cavaleriei H.Lév. [unknown]
  • Commelina cucullata L. [unknown]
  • Commelina delicatula Schlecht. [unknown]
  • Commelina kilimandscharica K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Commelina mollis Jacq. [unknown]
  • Commelina nervosa Burm.f. [unknown]
  • Commelina obscura K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Commelina poligama Blanco [unknown]
  • Commelina procurrens Schltdl. [unknown]
  • Commelina pyrrho-blepharis Hassk. [unknown]
  • Commelina radiciflora R.Br. ex C.B.Clarke [unknown]
  • Commelina rhizocarpa Afzel. ex C.B.Clarke [unknown]
  • Commelina rufociliata C.B.Clarke [unknown]
  • Commelina senegalensis Ten. [unknown]
  • Commelina uncata C.B.Clarke [unknown]
  • Commelina villosiuscula Sol. ex C.B.Clarke [unknown]

Description

Commelina benghalensis (also called Benghal Dayflower, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Old World. It has a creeping habit and is characterized by its long, linear leaves and blue flowers with three petals. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as near streams and in forests.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Commelina benghalensis 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 benghalensis 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 benghalensis

Commelina benghalensis is native to India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka.

Commelina benghalensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Commelina benghalensis?

Commelina benghalensis

What type of plant is Commelina benghalensis?

Herb

Where is Commelina benghalensis native to?

Tropical Asia

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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