Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Genus:
Species:
purpurea
ID:
361222

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.B.Clarke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 8: 40 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000360554

Common Names

  • Purpurea
  • Commelina Purpurea
  • Purple Commelina

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Synonyms

  • Commelina kabarensis De Wild. [unknown]
  • Commelina lugardii Bullock [unknown]

Description

Commelina purpurea (also called Purple Dayflower, among many other common names) is an annual herb with blue flowers and a hairy stem. It is native to the Caribbean, Mexico, and Central America. It is found in disturbed areas, roadsides, and fields.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Commelina purpurea has small, purple 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 purpurea is a fast-growing, herbaceous perennial that is best grown in full sun and moist, well-draining 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 purpurea

Commelina purpurea is native to tropical Africa.

Commelina purpurea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Commelina purpurea?

Commelina purpurea

What is the common name of Commelina purpurea?

Purple dayflower

What is the natural habitat of Commelina purpurea?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-234131: Based on the initial data import
Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.