Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Genus:
Species:
roensis
ID:
1332409

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.D.Barrett & R.L.Barrett

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 26: 31 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001344863

Common Names

  • Commelina Roensis
  • Roensis Commelina
  • Roensis's Commelina

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Description

Commelina roensis (also called Commelina, among many other common names) is a herbaceous plant native to tropical and subtropical regions of India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar. It grows in moist, shady areas and can reach up to 1 m in height. Its leaves are lanceolate and up to 10 cm long. Its flowers are small and blue.

Uses & Benefits

Commelina roensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to treat skin diseases and as an anti-inflammatory.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Commelina roensis has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Commelina roensis can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, fertile soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division in early spring or late autumn. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a moist, well-drained soil. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Commelina roensis

Commelina roensis is found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.

Commelina roensis FAQ

What are the characteristics of Commelina roensis?

Commelina roensis is an erect, perennial herb with narrow, linear leaves and small, white flowers.

What is the habitat of Commelina roensis?

Commelina roensis is found in open woodlands and grasslands.

What is the distribution of Commelina roensis?

Commelina roensis is native to Australia, New Zealand, and parts of Southeast Asia.

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

Matthew David Barrett (b.1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.D.Barrett' in the authors string.
Russell Lindsay Barrett (b.1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.L.Barrett' in the authors string.