Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Genus:
Species:
huillensis
ID:
360103

Status:
valid

Authors:
Welw. ex C.B.Clarke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1881

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 3: 175 (1881)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000359435

Common Names

  • Commelina huillensis
  • Huillensis Commelina
  • Huillensis Spiderwort

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Description

Commelina huillensis (also called 'Huillense Commelina', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant, native to the Mediterranean region. It is found in grasslands, rocky slopes, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Commelina huillensis has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used as a ground cover and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Commelina huillensis has small, white flowers that are clustered in groups of three. The flowers are followed by small, berry-like capsules that are yellow-green in color. The seeds of Commelina huillensis are small and black in color. The seedlings are usually a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Commelina huillensis can be propagated by seed or by division of the rhizomes. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Division of the rhizomes can be done in the spring or fall. The rhizomes should be divided into sections with at least one bud per section and planted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Commelina huillensis

Commelina huillensis is found in the Andes Mountains of South America.

Commelina huillensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Commelina huillensis?

Commelina huillensis

What is the common name of Commelina huillensis?

Huillensis Dayflower

What is the natural habitat of Commelina huillensis?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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-233955: Based on the initial data import
Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
Friedrich Welwitsch (1806-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Welw.' in the authors string.