Commelina humblotii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
humblotii
ID:
360113
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Perrier
Source:
wcs
Year:
1936
Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 5: 188 (1936)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000359445
Common Names
- Commelina humblotii
- Humblotii Commelina
- Humblot Commelina
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Commelina humblotii (also called 'Humblot's 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 humblotii 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
The flower of Commelina humblotii is a white or pale pink, star-shaped flower with three petals. The seed is a small, black, shiny seed. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem and small, oval leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Commelina humblotii is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings can be taken from the stems in late spring or early summer and rooted in a sandy soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Commelina humblotii
Commelina humblotii is found in Madagascar.
Commelina humblotii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Commelina humblotii?
Commelina humblotii
What is the common name of Commelina humblotii?
Humblot's Dayflower
What is the natural habitat of Commelina humblotii?
Open woodland, grassland, disturbed sites
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-233956: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Marie Henry Alfred Perrier de la Bâthie (1873-1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Perrier' in the authors string.