Commelina subscabrifolia - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
subscabrifolia
ID:
361845
Status:
valid
Authors:
De Wild.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1930
Citation Micro:
Contr. Fl. Katanga , Suppl.: 82 (1930)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000361177
Common Names
- Subscabrifolia Dayflower
- Subscabrifolia Commelina
- Subscabrifolia Spiderwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Commelina subscabrifolia (also called 'Scabrous 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 subscabrifolia is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a groundcover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Commelina subscabrifolia 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Commelina subscabrifolia 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 subscabrifolia
Commelina subscabrifolia is native to Mexico and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central America.
Commelina subscabrifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Commelina subscabrifolia?
Commelina subscabrifolia
What is the family of Commelina subscabrifolia?
Commelinaceae
What is the common name of Commelina subscabrifolia?
Rough 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-234224: Based on the initial data import
Émile Auguste Joseph De Wildeman (1866-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'De Wild.' in the authors string.