Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Genus:
Species:
reflexa
ID:
1244608

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rusby

Source:
tro

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 1: 50 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001243946

Common Names

  • Commelina reflexa
  • Reflexed Commelina
  • Slender Dayflower

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Description

Commelina reflexa (also called Reflexed Dayflower, among many other common names) is an annual herb belonging to the Commelinaceae family. It has yellowish-green stems, and its flowers are yellowish-white. It is native to California, and it is found in grasslands, chaparral, and oak woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Commelina reflexa is used as an ornamental plant, as a source of dye, and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Commelina reflexa is a small, yellowish-green color and has a spike-like structure. The seed is a small, round, black seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Commelina reflexa is an annual plant that can be propagated from seed. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil. The plant should be planted in a sunny location in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Commelina reflexa

Commelina reflexa is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world and can be found in moist habitats, such as wetlands, marshes, and swamps.

Commelina reflexa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Commelina reflexa?

Commelina reflexa

What is the common name of Commelina reflexa?

Dayflower

What type of plant is Commelina reflexa?

Herbaceous perennial

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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