Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Genus:
Species:
congesta
ID:
359078

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.B.Clarke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1881

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 3: 160 (1881)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000358410

Common Names

  • Commelina congesta
  • Clustered Dayflower
  • Clustered Commelina

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Synonyms

  • Commelina amphibia A.Chev. [unknown]
  • Commelina condensata C.B.Clarke [unknown]
  • Commelina heudelotii C.B.Clarke [unknown]
  • Commelina congesta hirsuta Hutchins [unknown]

Description

Commelina congesta (also called Clustered Dayflower, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 meter in height. It is native to South Africa and is found in moist and sunny areas of meadows and fields.

Uses & Benefits

Commelina congesta is a medicinal plant that is used to treat a variety of ailments, including digestive problems, skin conditions, and respiratory issues. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Commelina congesta is small and white, with three petals and a short stem. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and thin, with a single stem and two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Commelina congesta is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It can be propagated by seed and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Commelina congesta

Commelina congesta can be found in tropical regions of Africa and Asia.

Commelina congesta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Commelina congesta?

Commelina congesta

What is the common name of Commelina congesta?

Congested Dayflower

What is the growth habit of Commelina congesta?

It is an annual herb with a spreading, upright habit.

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-233805: Based on the initial data import
Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.