Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Genus:
Species:
longicapsa
ID:
360439

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.B.Clarke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1881

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 3: 176 (1881)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000359771

Common Names

  • Commelina longicapsa
  • Long-Caps Commelina
  • Long-Caps Commelina Plant

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Description

Commelina longicapsa (also called Long-caps Commelina, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist, grassy habitats. It has lance-shaped leaves and small blue flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Commelina longicapsa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used for erosion control on slopes. It is also used as a food source for bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Commelina longicapsa has small, blue flowers with three petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Commelina longicapsa 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 longicapsa

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

Commelina longicapsa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Commelina longicapsa?

Commelina longicapsa

What is the family of Commelina longicapsa?

Commelinaceae

Where is Commelina longicapsa 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-234005: Based on the initial data import
Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.