Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Genus:
Species:
oligotricha
ID:
360927

Status:
valid

Authors:
Miq.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ned. Ind. 3: 532 (1859)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000360259

Common Names

  • Oligotricha Dayflower
  • Oligotricha Commelina
  • Oligotricha Spiderwort

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Synonyms

  • Heterocarpus oligotrichus Hassk. [unknown]

Description

Commelina oligotricha (also called Small-flowered Dayflower, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to tropical Africa and parts of Asia. It has small, blue flowers and grows up to 1 meter in height. It is found in moist, open woodlands and grassland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Commelina oligotricha is used as an ornamental plant and as a groundcover in gardens. It is also used as a source of nectar for bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Commelina oligotricha has small, white flowers with three petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Commelina oligotricha is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and rooted in a moist medium. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Commelina oligotricha

Commelina oligotricha can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Commelina oligotricha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Commelina oligotricha?

Commelina oligotricha

What is the common name of Commelina oligotricha?

Small-leaved commelina

What is the natural habitat of Commelina oligotricha?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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,