Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Genus:
Species:
leiocarpa
ID:
360406

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Bot. Voy. Sulphur : 176 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000359738

Common Names

  • Commelina leiocarpa
  • Smooth-Fruited Commelina
  • Smooth-Fruited Commelina Plant

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Synonyms

  • Athyrocarpus efoveolatus Kuntze [unknown]
  • Athyrocarpus leiocarpus Benth. & Hook.f. ex Hemsl. [unknown]
  • Athyrocarpus pallidus Schltdl. [unknown]
  • Commelina pallida Schltdl. [illegitimate]
  • Phaeosphaerion efoveolatum C.B.Clarke [unknown]
  • Phaeosphaerion efoveolatum repens C.B.Clarke [unknown]
  • Phaeosphaerion leiocarpum Hassk. [unknown]
  • Commelina efoveolatum (C.B.Clarke) L.M.Campb. [unknown]

Description

Commelina leiocarpa (also called 'Smooth Dayflower', among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the southeastern United States. It has small, blue flowers and narrow, lance-shaped leaves. It is found in open woods, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Commelina leiocarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a food source for bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Commelina leiocarpa 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 leiocarpa 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 leiocarpa

Commelina leiocarpa is native to tropical Africa.

Commelina leiocarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Commelina leiocarpa?

Commelina leiocarpa

What is the family of Commelina leiocarpa?

Commelinaceae

Where is Commelina leiocarpa 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-233998: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.