Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Genus:
Species:
kisantuensis
ID:
360304

Status:
valid

Authors:
De Wild.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Pl. Bequaert. 5: 189 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000359636

Common Names

  • Kisantu Commelina
  • Commelina kisantuensis
  • Kisantu Dayflower

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Description

Commelina kisantuensis (also called Kisantu 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 kisantuensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for its fragrant flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Commelina kisantuensis is blue and star-shaped with three petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and thin with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Commelina kisantuensis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). Deadhead spent flowers to encourage further blooming.

Where to Find Commelina kisantuensis

Commelina kisantuensis is native to Africa and can be found in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Commelina kisantuensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Commelina kisantuensis?

Commelina kisantuensis

What is the common name of Commelina kisantuensis?

Kisantu Dayflower

What is the natural habitat of Commelina kisantuensis?

It is found in moist forests and grasslands

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,

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