Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Genus:
Species:
hispida
ID:
360032

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ruiz & Pav.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1798

Citation Micro:
Fl. Peruv. 1: 43 (1798)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000359364

Common Names

  • Commelina hispida
  • Hairy Commelina
  • Hairy Dayflower

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Synonyms

  • Commelina schoubertii Zucc. ex Ten. [unknown]
  • Commelina hispida gaudichaudii C.B.Clarke [unknown]

Description

Commelina hispida (also called Rough Dayflower, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant that grows up to 0.5 m in height and has small blue flowers. It is native to Australia and grows in heathland and open woodland areas.

Uses & Benefits

Commelina hispida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It can also be used to stabilize soil and to provide food and shelter for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Commelina hispida is blue, with a tubular shape and three petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and have a yellow-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Commelina hispida is a small herbaceous plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is a low-growing plant with a creeping habit and can reach up to 30 cm in height. The leaves are lanceolate and the flowers are white or pink. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in spring or autumn and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Commelina hispida

Commelina hispida is native to Australia and can be found in the states of New South Wales, Victoria, and Tasmania.

Commelina hispida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Commelina hispida?

Commelina hispida

What type of plant is Commelina hispida?

Commelina hispida is a shrub

Where is Commelina hispida found?

Commelina hispida is found in Australia

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-233947: Based on the initial data import
Hipólito Ruiz López (1754-1816): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ruiz' in the authors string.
José Antonio Pavón (1754-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pav.' in the authors string.