Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Genus:
Species:
quitensis
ID:
361259

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Pl. Hartw. : 258 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000360591

Common Names

  • Quitensis
  • Commelina Quitensis
  • Quito Commelina

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Synonyms

  • Commelina cardiocephala Kunze ex C.B.Clarke [unknown]
  • Commelina cardiosepala Kunze [unknown]
  • Commelina quitensis cardiosepala (Kunze) C.B.Clarke [unknown]
  • Commelina quitensis mandonii C.B.Clarke [unknown]

Description

Commelina quitensis (also called Quitensis Dayflower, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a creeping habit and grows to a height of 10-20 cm. It is found in moist grasslands, woodlands, and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Commelina quitensis 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

Commelina quitensis 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 quitensis 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 quitensis

Commelina quitensis is native to tropical Africa.

Commelina quitensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Commelina quitensis?

Commelina quitensis

What is the common name of Commelina quitensis?

Quito dayflower

What is the natural habitat of Commelina quitensis?

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-234137: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.