Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Genus:
Species:
paleata
ID:
360968

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hassk.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1852

Citation Micro:
Pl. Jungh. : 139 (1852)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000360300

Common Names

  • Commelina paleata
  • Pale Dayflower
  • Pale Commelina

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Synonyms

  • Trithyrocarpus oligospatha Hassk. [unknown]
  • Trithyrocarpus paleatus Hassk. [unknown]

Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Commelina paleata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover in areas with poor soil.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Commelina paleata 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Commelina paleata 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 paleata

Commelina paleata can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Americas. It is commonly found in wetlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Commelina paleata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Commelina paleata?

Commelina paleata

What is the common name of Commelina paleata?

Pale-flowered dayflower

What is the natural habitat of Commelina paleata?

Grassland and open woodland

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,

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