Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Genus:
Species:
holubii
ID:
360067

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.B.Clarke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 8: 61 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000359399

Common Names

  • Commelina holubii
  • Holub's Commelina
  • Holub's Spiderwort

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Description

Commelina holubii (also called Holub's Commelina, among many other common names) is an annual herb with a stem up to 40 cm long. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Commelina holubii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Commelina holubii is white with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have narrow, lanceolate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Commelina holubii can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun. Water regularly and fertilize in the spring.

Where to Find Commelina holubii

Commelina holubii is native to South Africa and can be found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Commelina holubii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Commelina holubii?

Commelina holubii

What is the common name of Commelina holubii?

Holub's Commelina

What is the natural habitat of Commelina holubii?

Dry grasslands, scrub and rocky slopes

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-233951: Based on the initial data import
Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.