Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Genus:
Species:
nivea
ID:
360851

Status:
valid

Authors:
López-Ferr., Espejo & Ceja

Source:
wcs

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Mex. 41: 10 (1997).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000360183

Common Names

  • Commelina nivea
  • White Dayflower
  • White Spiderwort

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Description

Commelina nivea (also called Snowy 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 nivea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make herbal tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Commelina nivea is a bright blue color, and is funnel-shaped. The seed is a small, black, round berry. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Commelina nivea 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 nivea

Commelina nivea can be found in India.

Commelina nivea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Commelina nivea?

Commelina nivea

What type of plant is Commelina nivea?

Herbaceous perennial

What is the natural habitat of Commelina nivea?

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-234068: Based on the initial data import
Mario Adolfo Espejo Serna (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Espejo' in the authors string.
Ana Rosa López-Ferrari (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'López-Ferr.' in the authors string.
Jacqueline Ceja Romero (b.1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ceja' in the authors string.