Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Genus:
Species:
imberbis
ID:
360141

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ehrenb. ex Hassk.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1867

Citation Micro:
Beitr. Fl. Aethiop. : 209 (1867)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000359473

Common Names

  • Commelina imberbis
  • Bald Commelina
  • Bald Commelina Plant

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Synonyms

  • Commelina forskailii Hochst. ex C.B.Clarke [deprecated]
  • Disecocarpus kotschyi Hassk. ex C.B.Clarke [unknown]

Description

Commelina imberbis (also called 'Smooth Dayflower', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to tropical Africa. It has slender stems that can reach up to 40 cm in height, and its leaves are lanceolate and sessile. It prefers moist soils and can be found in open woodlands, grasslands, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Commelina imberbis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Commelina imberbis is a three-petalled blue flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Commelina imberbis is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to tropical Asia and is found in moist, shady forests. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, light soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood shoots and rooted in a light, well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers a warm, humid climate and should be protected from direct sunlight.

Where to Find Commelina imberbis

Commelina imberbis can be found in tropical and subtropical regions, including parts of India, China, and Southeast Asia.

Commelina imberbis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Commelina imberbis?

Commelina imberbis

What are the common names of Commelina imberbis?

Smooth Dayflower

What is the natural habitat of Commelina imberbis?

Damp grassy places, roadsides, and 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-233959: Based on the initial data import
Justus Carl Hasskarl (1811-1894): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hassk.' in the authors string.
Christian Gottfried Ehrenberg (1795-1876): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ehrenb.' in the authors string.