Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Genus:
Species:
eckloniana
ID:
359415

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunth

Source:
wcs

Year:
1843

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. 4: 57 (1843)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000358747

Common Names

  • Ecklon's Commelina
  • Ecklon's Spiderwort
  • Ecklon's Wandflower

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Synonyms

  • Commelina weimarckiana Norl. [unknown]
  • Polyspatha eckloniana Hassk. ex C.B.Clarke [unknown]

Description

Commelina eckloniana (also called Ecklon'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 eckloniana is an annual herb that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its leaves are used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and digestive problems.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Commelina eckloniana sub. nairobiensis (Faden) Faden
Commelina eckloniana sub. claessensii (De Wild.) Faden
Commelina eckloniana sub. thikaensis Faden
Commelina eckloniana sub. critica (De Wild.) Faden
Commelina eckloniana sub. echinosperma (K.Schum.) Faden
Commelina eckloniana sub. eckloniana

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Commelina eckloniana is blue, with three petals and a yellow centre. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with a single seed leaf and a short, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Commelina eckloniana is an evergreen herb that can reach up to 1m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through seed in spring or summer. The seeds should be sown in a moist medium such as sand or perlite. Once germinated, the seedlings can be potted up into individual containers.

Where to Find Commelina eckloniana

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

Commelina eckloniana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Commelina eckloniana?

Commelina eckloniana

What type of plant is Commelina eckloniana?

A perennial herb

Where is Commelina eckloniana found?

It is found in South Africa

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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