Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Genus:
Species:
kotschyi
ID:
360320

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hassk.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1867

Citation Micro:
Beitr. Fl. Aethiop. : 207 (1867)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000359652

Common Names

  • Kotschy's Commelina
  • Commelina kotschyi
  • Kotschy's Dayflower

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Description

Commelina kotschyi (also called Kotschy's Dayflower, among many other common names) is an annual herb with blue flowers. It is native to Ethiopia and is found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Commelina kotschyi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in revegetation projects and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Commelina kotschyi has bright blue flowers and small, black seeds. Its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Commelina kotschyi 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 kotschyi

Commelina kotschyi is native to Turkey and the Caucasus.

Commelina kotschyi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Commelina kotschyi?

Commelina kotschyi

What is the common name of Commelina kotschyi?

Kotschy's Dayflower

What is the natural habitat of Commelina kotschyi?

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,