Commelina orchidophylla - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
orchidophylla
ID:
912680
Status:
valid
Authors:
Faden & Layton
Source:
wcs
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Syst. Geogr. Pl. 79: 73 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000912015
Common Names
- Commelina orchidophylla
- Orchidophylla Commelina
- Orchidophylla Commel
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Commelina orchidophylla (also called Orchid-leaf Commelina, among many other common names) is an annual herb that is native to Africa and Asia. It grows in wetland habitats such as swamps, bogs, and marshes.
Uses & Benefits
Commelina orchidophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Commelina orchidophylla is white and bell-shaped, with five petals. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Commelina orchidophylla is a species of flowering plant native to South Africa. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.
Where to Find Commelina orchidophylla
Commelina orchidophylla is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America.
Commelina orchidophylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Commelina orchidophylla?
Commelina orchidophylla
What is the natural habitat of Commelina orchidophylla?
Tropical rainforests of Central America
What is the growth habit of Commelina orchidophylla?
Perennial herb
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-456918: Based on the initial data import
Robert Bruce Faden (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Faden' in the authors string.
Daniel J. Layton: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Layton' in the authors string.