Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Genus:
Species:
rufipes
ID:
361411

Status:
valid

Authors:
Seub.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1855

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 3(1): 265 (1855)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000360743

Common Names

  • Commelina rufipes
  • Rufous-footed Dayflower
  • Rufous-footed Commelina

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Synonyms

  • Athyrocarpus persicariifolius Hemsl. [unknown]
  • Athyrocarpus pseudomonosperma Kuntze [unknown]
  • Athyrocarpus rufipes Standl. in Standl. & S.Calderón [unknown]
  • Commelina persicariifolia Redouté [unknown]
  • Commelina rufipes rufipes [unknown]
  • Commelinopsis glabrata D.R.Hunt [unknown]
  • Commelinopsis rufipes (Seub.) D.R.Hunt [unknown]
  • Phaeosphaerion persicariifolium C.B.Clarke [unknown]
  • Phaeosphaerion pseudomonosperma (Kuntze) Steyerm. [unknown]
  • Phaeosphaerion rufipes (Seub.) Standl. & Steyerm. [unknown]
  • Tradescantia portoricensis Bello [unknown]
  • Phaeosphaerion persicariifolium rufipes (Seub. ex Mart.) C.B.Clarke [unknown]
  • Commelina pseudomonosperma (Kuntze) L.M.Campb. [unknown]

Description

Commelina rufipes (also called Rufous 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 rufipes is used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, as a diuretic, and as an antiseptic. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Commelina rufipes var. glabrata (D.R.Hunt) Faden & D.R.Hunt

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Commelina rufipes is a three-petalled blue flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Commelina rufipes is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-draining soil mix. Divisions should be taken in spring or autumn and planted in a well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Commelina rufipes

Commelina rufipes can be found in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Commelina rufipes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Commelina rufipes?

Commelina rufipes

What is the common name of Commelina rufipes?

Rufous-footed Dayflower

What is the natural habitat of Commelina rufipes?

Dry, open areas in grasslands and scrublands

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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