Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Genus:
Species:
standleyi
ID:
361758

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steyerm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1944

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 23: 33 (1944)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000361090

Common Names

  • Commelina Standleyi
  • Standleyi Commelina
  • Commelina Stand

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Synonyms

  • Commelina coelestis bourgeaui C.B.Clarke [unknown]

Description

Commelina standleyi (also called Standley's Commelina, among many other common names) is an evergreen, perennial shrub that is native to India and Sri Lanka. It grows to a height of 1 to 2 meters, with a spread of 1 to 2 meters. It has long, narrow, needle-like leaves and small, white flowers. It prefers moist, shady habitats and is often found in forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Commelina standleyi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a container plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases and as an anti-inflammatory.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Commelina standleyi has bright blue flowers with a diameter of 1.5 cm. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Commelina standleyi is a small, evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It is easy to grow and propagate from cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist, but not wet, and provide bright, indirect light. The cuttings should root in 4-6 weeks.

Where to Find Commelina standleyi

Commelina standleyi is native to Mexico and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central America.

Commelina standleyi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Commelina standleyi?

Commelina standleyi

What are the common names of Commelina standleyi?

Standleyi Commelina, Standleyi Commelina-grass

What is the growth habit of Commelina standleyi?

It is a perennial grass with a clumping growth habit.

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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