Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Genus:
Species:
bracteosa
ID:
358857

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hassk.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1863

Citation Micro:
Flora 46: 386 (1863)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000358189

Common Names

  • Commelina bracteosa
  • Bracteosa Commelina
  • Commelina Bracteosa

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Description

Commelina bracteosa (also called Bracted Dayflower, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. 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 bracteosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a houseplant, and for erosion control.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Commelina bracteosa sub. rhizomifera Faden
Commelina bracteosa var. lagosensis (C.B.Clarke) Faden
Commelina bracteosa sub. bracteosa

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Commelina bracteosa 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 bracteosa 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 bracteosa

Commelina bracteosa is native to tropical Africa.

Commelina bracteosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Commelina bracteosa?

Commelina bracteosa

What is the common name of Commelina bracteosa?

Blue-eyed grass

What is the natural habitat of Commelina bracteosa?

Commelina bracteosa is found in moist meadows, roadsides, and waste places

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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