Commelina fluviatilis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fluviatilis
ID:
359608
Status:
valid
Authors:
Brenan
Source:
wcs
Year:
1967
Citation Micro:
Mitt. Bot. Staatssamml. München 6: 253 (1967)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000358940
Common Names
- River Commelina
- Commelina fluviatilis
- River Dayflower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Commelina fluviatilis (also called River Dayflower, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas. It is found in grasslands, woodlands, and disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Commelina fluviatilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to prevent soil erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Commelina fluviatilis is a small, blue bloom with three petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Commelina fluviatilis is a fast-growing annual plant that can reach up to 3 feet in height. It prefers full sun and moist soil. Propagation is usually done by seed. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained medium and kept at a temperature of 70-75°F.
Where to Find Commelina fluviatilis
Commelina fluviatilis can be found in wet soils in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia.
Commelina fluviatilis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Commelina fluviatilis?
Commelina fluviatilis
What is the common name of Commelina fluviatilis?
River dayflower
What is the natural habitat of Commelina fluviatilis?
It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world.
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-233897: Based on the initial data import
John Patrick Micklethwait Brenan (1917-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brenan' in the authors string.