Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Genus:
Species:
dianthifolia
ID:
359279

Status:
valid

Authors:
Redouté

Source:
wcs

Year:
1812

Citation Micro:
Liliac. 7: t. 390 (1812)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000358611

Common Names

  • Commelina dianthifolia
  • Dianthifolia Commelina
  • Commelina

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Synonyms

  • Commelina angustifolia Rchb. [illegitimate]
  • Commelina angustifolia Kellogg [illegitimate]
  • Commelina caroliniana Willd. ex Kunth [unknown]
  • Commelina clandestina Hort.Berol. ex Kunth [unknown]
  • Commelina debilis Kunth [unknown]
  • Commelina puberula Hort.Berol. [unknown]

Description

Commelina dianthifolia (also called Blue-eyed Grass, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It has blue-green leaves and small, bright blue flowers. It grows in sunny, dry habitats such as rocky hillsides and open fields.

Uses & Benefits

Commelina dianthifolia 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Commelina dianthifolia var. dianthifolia
Commelina dianthifolia var. longispatha (Torr.) Brashier

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Commelina dianthifolia has blue flowers with three petals and a single pistil. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Commelina dianthifolia 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 dianthifolia

Commelina dianthifolia is native to tropical Africa.

Commelina dianthifolia FAQ

What are the common names of Commelina dianthifolia?

Common names of Commelina dianthifolia include Dianthus-Leaved Dayflower and Dianthus-Leaved Commelina.

What is the distribution of Commelina dianthifolia?

Commelina dianthifolia is native to the Americas.

What type of habitat does Commelina dianthifolia prefer?

Commelina dianthifolia 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,

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