Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Genus:
Species:
chayaensis
ID:
1319831

Status:
valid

Authors:
Faden

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. E. Africa , Commelin.: 178 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001332285

Common Names

  • Commelina Chayaensis
  • Chayaensis Commelina
  • Commelina

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Description

Commelina chayaensis (also called Chaya Commelina, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant native to Africa. It has long, slender leaves and small, blue flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas in the tropical forests of Africa.

Uses & Benefits

Commelina chayaensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Commelina chayaensis has small, blue flowers, with a single seed in each seed capsule. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Where to Find Commelina chayaensis

Commelina chayaensis is native to tropical Africa.

Commelina chayaensis FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Commelina chayaensis?

Commelina chayaensis is found in tropical and subtropical wetlands and moist areas.

What type of soil does Commelina chayaensis prefer?

Commelina chayaensis prefers a moist, well-draining soil with a neutral pH.

How much light does Commelina chayaensis need?

Commelina chayaensis needs bright, indirect light.

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

Robert Bruce Faden (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Faden' in the authors string.