Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Genus:
Species:
subcucullata
ID:
361839

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.B.Clarke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 8: 53 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000361171

Common Names

  • Subcucullate Dayflower
  • Subcucullate Commelina
  • Subcucullate Spiderwort

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Description

Commelina subcucullata (also called 'Small-flowered Dayflower', among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 40 cm tall. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia. It is found in open grasslands, disturbed areas, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Commelina subcucullata is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a groundcover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Commelina subcucullata has small, blue flowers with three petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Commelina subcucullata is a tropical perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring and the seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The divisions should be planted in well-drained soil and kept moist until established.

Where to Find Commelina subcucullata

Commelina subcucullata is native to India and can be found in marshy areas.

Commelina subcucullata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Commelina subcucullata?

Commelina subcucullata

What is the family of Commelina subcucullata?

Commelinaceae

What is the common name of Commelina subcucullata?

Hooded dayflower

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-234223: Based on the initial data import
Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.