Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Genus:
Species:
gambiae
ID:
359684

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.B.Clarke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1881

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 3: 146 (1881)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000359016

Common Names

  • Gambia Dayflower
  • Gambia Commelina
  • Gambia

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Description

Commelina gambiae (also called the Gambian dayflower, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia. It is an annual herb, growing up to 20 cm tall, with blue flowers. It is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Commelina gambiae 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 gambiae 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Commelina gambiae 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 gambiae

Commelina gambiae is native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Commelina gambiae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Commelina gambiae?

Commelina gambiae

What is the common name of Commelina gambiae?

Gambia dayflower

Where is Commelina gambiae 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,