Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Genus:
Species:
reticulata
ID:
361327

Status:
valid

Authors:
Stanley

Source:
wcs

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 3: 235 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000360659

Common Names

  • Commelina reticulata
  • Netted Dayflower
  • Netted Commelina

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Description

Commelina reticulata (also called Reticulate Dayflower, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Africa. 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 reticulata 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 reticulata is a bright blue color, and is funnel-shaped. The seed is a small, black, round berry. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Commelina reticulata is a deciduous shrub that can grow up to 2m tall. It prefers full sun or partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by softwood cuttings in summer or by layering in autumn. It can also be propagated from seed, but it is not recommended as it is slow and unreliable.

Where to Find Commelina reticulata

Commelina reticulata is native to tropical Africa.

Commelina reticulata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Commelina reticulata?

Commelina reticulata

What is the common name of Commelina reticulata?

Reticulated commelina

What is the natural habitat of Commelina reticulata?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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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