Commelina schweinfurthii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
schweinfurthii
ID:
361622
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.B.Clarke
Source:
wcs
Year:
1881
Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 3: 158 (1881)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000360954
Common Names
- Commelina Schweinfurthii
- Commelina
- Schweinfurthii
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Commelina schweinfurthii (also called Schweinfurth's Spiderwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to tropical Africa. It grows in dense tufts, with stems reaching up to 1.2 meters tall. It is found in grassland, open woodland, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Commelina schweinfurthii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a ground cover, and as a food source for livestock.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Commelina schweinfurthii sub. carsonii (C.B.Clarke) FadenCommelina schweinfurthii sub. cecilae (C.B.Clarke) Faden
Commelina schweinfurthii sub. schweinfurthii
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Commelina schweinfurthii 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Commelina schweinfurthii is a fast-growing, evergreen perennial that can be propagated from cuttings or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by cuttings taken in spring or summer and rooted in a moist medium. It can also be propagated by division in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Commelina schweinfurthii
Commelina schweinfurthii is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Commelina schweinfurthii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Commelina schweinfurthii?
Commelina schweinfurthii
What is the common name of Commelina schweinfurthii?
Schweinfurth's Dayflower
What is the natural habitat of Commelina schweinfurthii?
Commelina schweinfurthii is found in dry, rocky, and sandy soils in tropical and subtropical regions.
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-234190: Based on the initial data import
Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.