Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Genus:
Species:
communis
ID:
359030

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 40 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000358362

Common Names

  • Commelina communis
  • Common Dayflower
  • Common Spiderwort

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Synonyms

  • Commelina communis ciliata Masam. [unknown]
  • Commelina communis albiflora Makino [unknown]
  • Commelina communis aureostriata MacKeever [unknown]
  • Commelina communis caeruleopurpurascens Makino [unknown]
  • Commelina communis angustifolia Nakai [unknown]

Description

Commelina communis (also called common dayflower, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Europe and Asia. It has small, blue flowers and long, narrow leaves. It is found in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Commelina communis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make herbal medicines. It has anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Commelina communis var. ludens (Miq.) C.B.Clarke

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Commelina communis is blue in color and has three petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Commelina communis is an annual herb that can be propagated by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun or partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Commelina communis

Commelina communis is native to tropical regions of Africa and Asia.

Commelina communis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Commelina communis?

Commelina communis

What type of plant is Commelina communis?

Herb

Where is Commelina communis 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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