Status:
valid
Authors:
Chiov.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1951
Citation Micro:
Webbia 8: 33 (1951)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000358458
Common Names
- Commelina corradii
- Corradi's Dayflower
- Corradi's Commelina
Description
Commelina corradii (also called Corradi's 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 corradii 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 corradii is a small, blue to purple flower with three petals. The seed is a small, black, oblong seed. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Commelina corradii 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 corradii
Commelina corradii is native to tropical Africa.
Commelina corradii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Commelina corradii?
Commelina corradii
What is the common name of Commelina corradii?
Corradi's Dayflower
What is the growth habit of Commelina corradii?
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,