Commelina kapiriensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kapiriensis
ID:
360256
Status:
valid
Authors:
De Wild.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1930
Citation Micro:
Contr. Fl. Katanga , Suppl. 3: 70 (1930)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000359588
Common Names
- Commelina kapiriensis
- Kapiri Commelina
- Kapiri Commelina Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Commelina kapiriensis (also called Kapiri Spiderwort, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm in height. It has small, blue flowers that appear in summer. It is native to Africa and is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Commelina kapiriensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for its fragrant flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Commelina kapiriensis has small, white flowers with three petals and a yellow centre. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have narrow, pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Commelina kapiriensis is a hardy, evergreen shrub that grows to 1-2 m in height. It prefers full sun or partial shade and is drought tolerant. Propagation is by cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil mix.
Where to Find Commelina kapiriensis
Commelina kapiriensis can be found in the Philippines.
Commelina kapiriensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Commelina kapiriensis?
Commelina kapiriensis
What is the common name of Commelina kapiriensis?
Kapiri Dayflower
What is the natural habitat of Commelina kapiriensis?
It is native to tropical Africa and is widely cultivated as an ornamental.
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-233973: Based on the initial data import
Émile Auguste Joseph De Wildeman (1866-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'De Wild.' in the authors string.