Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Genus:
Species:
droogmansiana
ID:
359370

Status:
valid

Authors:
De Wild.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
Contr. Fl. Katanga , Suppl.: 65 (1930)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000358702

Common Names

  • Commelina droogmansiana
  • Droogmans' Commelina
  • Commelina

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Description

Commelina droogmansiana (also called Droogmans' dayflower, among many other common names) is an annual herb that is native to tropical regions. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and produces small, blue flowers. It is commonly found in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Commelina droogmansiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping. It is also used for erosion control on slopes and in roadside plantings.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Commelina droogmansiana has small, blue flowers that appear in the spring. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and oval in shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Commelina droogmansiana is a low-growing, spreading, evergreen perennial that is native to tropical and subtropical regions. It is easily grown in average, dry to medium, well-drained soils in full sun. It is tolerant of some light shade, but best flowering occurs in full sun. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Commelina droogmansiana

Commelina droogmansiana is native to tropical and subtropical regions and can be found in moist, disturbed areas.

Commelina droogmansiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Commelina droogmansiana?

Commelina droogmansiana

What is the common name of Commelina droogmansiana?

Droogmans' Dayflower

What is the habitat of Commelina droogmansiana?

It is found in dry sclerophyll forests and heathlands

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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