Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Genus:
Species:
latifolia
ID:
360385

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hochst. ex C.B.Clarke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1881

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 3: 160 (1881)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000359717

Common Names

  • Latifolia Commelina
  • Commelina latifolia
  • Latifolia Dayflower

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Description

Commelina latifolia (also called Broad-leaved Dayflower, among many other common names) is a small, annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It has small, blue flowers and small, narrow leaves. It is native to Australia and is found in grasslands, scrublands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Commelina latifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It has a wide range of medicinal uses, including treating skin diseases, fever, and inflammation.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Commelina latifolia var. latifolia

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Commelina latifolia is small, white and tubular. Its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Commelina latifolia is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept in a bright, sheltered location. Once the seedlings have emerged, they can be transplanted to their permanent location.

Where to Find Commelina latifolia

Commelina latifolia is native to tropical Africa.

Commelina latifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Commelina latifolia?

Commelina latifolia

What is the family of Commelina latifolia?

Commelinaceae

Where is Commelina latifolia native to?

Tropical 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-233994: Based on the initial data import
Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
Christian Ferdinand Friedrich Hochstetter (1787-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hochst.' in the authors string.