Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Genus:
Species:
foliacea
ID:
359625

Status:
valid

Authors:
Chiov.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Miss. Biol. Borana, Racc. Bot., Angiosp.-Gymnosp. : 302 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000358957

Common Names

  • Foliaceous Commelina
  • Commelina foliacea
  • Foliaceous Dayflower

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Description

Commelina foliacea (also called Foliaceous dayflower, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Commelinaceae family. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Brazil. It grows in a variety of habitats, including disturbed areas, open woods, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Commelina foliacea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to prevent soil erosion.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Commelina foliacea sub. foliacea
Commelina foliacea sub. amplexicaulis Faden

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Commelina foliacea 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Commelina foliacea 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 foliacea

Commelina foliacea can be found in wet soils in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia.

Commelina foliacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Commelina foliacea?

Commelina foliacea

What is the common name of Commelina foliacea?

Foliaceous dayflower

What is the natural habitat of Commelina foliacea?

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,

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