Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Genus:
Species:
obliqua
ID:
360880

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vahl

Source:
wcs

Year:
1805

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. [Vahl] ii. 172. 1805

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000360212

Common Names

  • Oblique Dayflower
  • Oblique Commelina
  • Oblique Spiderwort

Searching for Commelina obliqua? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Commelina bambusifolioides Matuda [unknown]
  • Commelina mathewsii (C.B.Clarke) Faden & D.R.Hunt [unknown]
  • Commelina monticola Seub. [unknown]
  • Commelina polyspatha Wight [unknown]
  • Commelina robusta Kunth [unknown]
  • Commelina scabrata Seub. [unknown]
  • Commelina semi-ovata Buch.-Ham. [unknown]
  • Commelina vestita Seub. [unknown]
  • Heterocarpus obliquus Hassk. [unknown]
  • Phaeosphaerion mathewsii C.B.Clarke [unknown]
  • Phaeosphaerion persicariifolium scabratum (Seub. ex Mart.) C.B.Clarke [unknown]
  • Trithyrocarpus polyspatha Hassk. [unknown]
  • Commelina erecta obliqua (Vahl) C.B.Clarke [unknown]
  • Commelina monticola vestita (Seub. ex Mart.) C.B.Clarke [unknown]
  • Commelina robusta vestita (Seub. ex Mart.) Standl. & Steyerm. [unknown]
  • Commelina vilavelhensis Corrêa da Maia, Cervi & Tardivo [unknown]

Description

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Commelina obliqua is a small, white, star-shaped flower with three petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have oval-shaped leaves.

Searching for Commelina obliqua? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Commelina obliqua 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 obliqua

Commelina obliqua can be found in India.

Commelina obliqua FAQ

What is the scientific name of Commelina obliqua?

Commelina obliqua

What type of plant is Commelina obliqua?

Herbaceous perennial

What is the natural habitat of Commelina obliqua?

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-234073: Based on the initial data import
Martin Vahl (1749-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vahl' in the authors string.