Commelina frutescens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
frutescens
ID:
359679
Status:
valid
Authors:
Faden
Source:
wcs
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 48: 548 (1996 publ. 1997)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000359011
Common Names
- Frutescent Dayflower
- Frutescent Commelina
- Frutescent
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Commelina frutescens (also called Shrubby Dayflower, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to North America. It grows up to 2 feet tall and has small, blue-green leaves. It is found in moist, sandy soils in open woods and fields.
Uses & Benefits
Commelina frutescens is an evergreen shrub with fragrant white flowers. It is often used as a hedge or in containers, and is drought tolerant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Commelina frutescens is blue with a yellow center, and has three petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and blue flowers.
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Commelina frutescens is an evergreen shrub that can grow up to 2-3 m tall. It is a fast-growing plant and can be propagated from cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and should be planted in a mixture of sand and peat moss. It should be kept moist and in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Commelina frutescens
Commelina frutescens is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world.
Commelina frutescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Commelina frutescens?
Commelina frutescens
What is the common name of Commelina frutescens?
Shrubby dayflower
Where is Commelina frutescens found?
It is found in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces of 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-233906: Based on the initial data import
Robert Bruce Faden (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Faden' in the authors string.