Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Genus:
Species:
haitiensis
ID:
359883

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb. & Ekman

Source:
wcs

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 20A(15): 10 (1926)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000359215

Common Names

  • Haitian Commelina
  • Haitian Dayflower
  • Haitian Spiderwort

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Description

Commelina haitiensis (also called Haitian Dayflower, among many other common names) is a herbaceous plant that grows up to 1m in height. It is native to Haiti and is found in grasslands and open woodlands. It has small, blue, three-petaled flowers and long, narrow leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Commelina haitiensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Commelina haitiensis has small, white flowers with yellow centres and a single seed in each flower. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves that are covered in fine hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Commelina haitiensis is a small shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained potting mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Commelina haitiensis

Commelina haitiensis can be found in Central and South America.

Commelina haitiensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Commelina haitiensis?

Commelina haitiensis

What is the common name of Commelina haitiensis?

Haitian Dayflower

What is the natural habitat of Commelina haitiensis?

It is found in disturbed areas, roadsides, and waste places

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-233931: Based on the initial data import
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
Erik Leonard Ekman (1883-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ekman' in the authors string.