Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Genus:
Species:
petersii
ID:
361100

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hassk.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1863

Citation Micro:
Flora 46: 385 (1863)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000360432

Common Names

  • Petersii
  • Commelina Petersii
  • Peters' Commelina

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Synonyms

  • Commelina alisagarensis L.S.S.Kumar & Deodikar [unknown]
  • Commelina imberbis loandensis C.B.Clarke [unknown]
  • Commelina jacobi C.E.C.Fisch. [unknown]
  • Commelina persicariifolia Wight ex C.B.Clarke [illegitimate]
  • Commelina petiolata Abeyw. [unknown]
  • Commelina petersii petersii [unknown]
  • Commelina petersii loandensis (C.B.Clarke) Faden [unknown]
  • Commelina persicariifolia geniculata C.B.Clarke [unknown]

Description

Commelina petersii (also called 'Peters' Dayflower', among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the southeastern United States. It has small, blue flowers and narrow, lance-shaped leaves. It is found in open woods, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Commelina petersii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Commelina petersii has white flowers with three petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small with two leaves and a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Commelina petersii is a fast-growing, herbaceous perennial that is best grown in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or by division of the clumps. The seeds should be sown in a sandy, well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Clumps can be carefully divided and replanted in a separate pot.

Where to Find Commelina petersii

Commelina petersii 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 petersii FAQ

What is the common name of Commelina petersii?

Peters' dayflower

What is the natural habitat of Commelina petersii?

Grasslands and scrublands

What are the edible parts of Commelina petersii?

Leaves

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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