Commelina cameroonensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cameroonensis
ID:
358888
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.K.Morton
Source:
wcs
Year:
1955
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 55: 318 (1955)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000358220
Common Names
- Commelina cameroonensis
- Cameroonensis Commelina
- Commelina Cameroonensis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Commelina cameroonensis (also called Cameroon Dayflower, among many other common names) is a species of plant native to tropical Africa. It typically grows in moist, shady areas and is characterized by its small, blue flowers and long, lance-shaped leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Commelina cameroonensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a houseplant, and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Commelina cameroonensis 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 cameroonensis is a perennial herb native to tropical Africa. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done by seed or by division of the rootball.
Where to Find Commelina cameroonensis
Commelina cameroonensis can be found in Cameroon and other parts of Central and West Africa.
Commelina cameroonensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Commelina cameroonensis?
Commelina cameroonensis
What is the common name of Commelina cameroonensis?
Cameroon Dayflower
What is the family of Commelina cameroonensis?
Commelinaceae
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-233764: Based on the initial data import
John Kenneth Morton (1928-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.K.Morton' in the authors string.