Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Genus:
Species:
shinsendaensis
ID:
361648

Status:
valid

Authors:
De Wild.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
Contr. Fl. Katanga , Suppl. 3: 81 (1930)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000360980

Common Names

  • Commelina Shinsendaensis
  • Shinsenda Commelina
  • Shinsenda Dayflower

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Description

Commelina shinsendaensis (also called Shinsenda Commelina, 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 shinsendaensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: White, star-shaped with five petals. Seed: Small, black, and round. Seedlings: Oval-shaped leaves with pointed tips.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Commelina shinsendaensis 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 shinsendaensis

Commelina shinsendaensis is native to Mexico and can be found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Commelina shinsendaensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Commelina shinsendaensis?

Commelina shinsendaensis

What is the common name of Commelina shinsendaensis?

Shinsenda Dayflower

What is the natural habitat of Commelina shinsendaensis?

Commelina shinsendaensis 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,

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