Commelina indehiscens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
indehiscens
ID:
360174
Status:
valid
Authors:
E.Barnes
Source:
wcs
Year:
1946
Citation Micro:
J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 46: 74 (1946)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000359506
Common Names
- Indehiscens Dayflower
- Indehiscens Commelina
- Indehiscens Spiderwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Commelina indehiscens (also called Common Dayflower, among many other common names) is an annual herb with blue and white flowers. It is native to Australia and is found in grasslands, woodlands and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Commelina indehiscens is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of nectar for bees and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Commelina indehiscens has white flowers with yellow anthers, small black seeds, and short, thick seedlings.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Commelina indehiscens is a small herbaceous plant that grows to a height of 30-60cm. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate a wide range of conditions, including drought and frost. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Cuttings can also be taken in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Commelina indehiscens
Commelina indehiscens is native to South Africa and can be found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Commelina indehiscens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Commelina indehiscens?
Commelina indehiscens
What type of plant is Commelina indehiscens?
Commelina indehiscens is an herb
Where can Commelina indehiscens be found?
Commelina indehiscens can be found in South America
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-233962: Based on the initial data import
Edward Barnes (1892-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Barnes' in the authors string.