Commelina gourmaensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gourmaensis
ID:
359762
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Chev.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Mém. Soc. Bot. France 8: 213 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000359094
Common Names
- Commelina gourmaensis
- Gourmaensis Commelina
- Commelina
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Commelina gourmaensis (also called the Gourma 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 gourmaensis 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 gourmaensis is a small, blue, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and delicate with a single stem and small, dark green leaves.
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Commelina gourmaensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and placed in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Commelina gourmaensis
Commelina gourmaensis can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas.
Commelina gourmaensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Commelina gourmaensis?
Commelina gourmaensis
What is the family of Commelina gourmaensis?
Commelinaceae
Where is Commelina gourmaensis native to?
West 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-233919: Based on the initial data import
Auguste Chevalier (1873-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Chev.' in the authors string.