Commelina mwatayamvoana - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mwatayamvoana
ID:
360739
Status:
valid
Authors:
P.A.Duvign. & Dewit
Source:
wcs
Year:
1963
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Roy. Bot. Belgique 96: 135 (1963)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000360071
Common Names
- Commelina mwatayamvoana
- Mwatayamvoana Dayflower
- Mwatayamvoana Spiderwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Commelina mwatayamvoana (also called Mwatayamvoana dayflower, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical Asia and Africa. It grows in moist habitats, such as riverbanks, and has long, narrow leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Commelina mwatayamvoana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make herbal tea.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Commelina mwatayamvoana has bright blue flowers and small, black seeds. Its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Commelina mwatayamvoana is a perennial herb that grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in early spring. Divide the clumps into smaller sections and replant in the desired location.
Where to Find Commelina mwatayamvoana
Commelina mwatayamvoana is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa.
Commelina mwatayamvoana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Commelina mwatayamvoana?
Commelina mwatayamvoana
What type of plant is Commelina mwatayamvoana?
Herbaceous perennial
What is the natural habitat of Commelina mwatayamvoana?
Grasslands, woodlands, and disturbed areas
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-234053: Based on the initial data import
Paul Auguste Duvigneaud (1913-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.A.Duvign.' in the authors string.
Jeanine Dewit (b.1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dewit' in the authors string.