Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Genus:
Species:
hirsuta
ID:
359975

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wight) Bedd.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1880

Citation Micro:
Man. Nílagiri Distr. : 122 (1880)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000359307

Common Names

  • Commelina hirsuta
  • Hairy Dayflower
  • Hairy Commelina

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Description

Commelina hirsuta (also called Hairy Dayflower, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30cm in height. It is native to Australia and is found in grassland, open woodlands and disturbed sites. It has small blue flowers and hairy leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Commelina hirsuta is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Commelina hirsuta has small, white flowers with yellow centres, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single, long stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Commelina hirsuta is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun or partial shade. Water regularly and fertilize once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Commelina hirsuta

Commelina hirsuta is found in New South Wales, Victoria, and South Australia.

Commelina hirsuta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Commelina hirsuta?

Commelina hirsuta

What type of plant is Commelina hirsuta?

Herb

Where is Commelina hirsuta found?

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

IPNI record: 172105-1: Originally associated with wfo-0000359346
The Plant List version 1.0, record: kew-233945: Originally associated with wfo-0000359346
The Plant List version 1.1, record: kew-233945: Originally associated with wfo-0000359346
Robert Wight (1796-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wight' in the authors string.
Richard Henry Beddome (1830-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bedd.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:172105-1: Based on the initial data import