Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Genus:
Species:
dekindtiana
ID:
359259

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fritsch

Source:
wcs

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier , sér. 2, 1: 1105 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000358591

Common Names

  • Commelina dekindtiana
  • Dekindtiana Commelina
  • Commelina

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Description

Commelina dekindtiana (also called De Kindt's Commelina, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It grows in grassland and savanna habitats and has a woody stem with a basal rosette of leaves. The leaves are lance-shaped and have a rough texture.

Uses & Benefits

Commelina dekindtiana 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 dekindtiana 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Commelina dekindtiana can be grown from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny position. Cuttings should be taken from young, healthy stems and placed in a moist, sandy soil. Both methods should be done in the spring or early summer.

Where to Find Commelina dekindtiana

Commelina dekindtiana can be found in the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, and Limpopo provinces of South Africa.

Commelina dekindtiana FAQ

What are the common names of Commelina dekindtiana?

Common names of Commelina dekindtiana include De Kindt's Dayflower and De Kindt's Commelina.

What is the distribution of Commelina dekindtiana?

Commelina dekindtiana is native to the Americas.

What type of habitat does Commelina dekindtiana prefer?

Commelina dekindtiana prefers moist, shady habitats.

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-233830: Based on the initial data import
Karl Fritsch (1864-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fritsch' in the authors string.