Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Genus:
Species:
sulcatisperma
ID:
1319829

Status:
valid

Authors:
Faden

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. E. Africa , Commelin.: 167 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001332283

Common Names

  • Commelina Sulcatisperma
  • Sulcatisperma Commelina
  • Commelina

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Description

Commelina sulcatisperma (also called Sulcate-seeded Commelina, among many other common names) is an annual herb with blue flowers. It is native to tropical Africa and grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Commelina sulcatisperma is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Commelina sulcatisperma has small, blue flowers, with a single seed in each seed capsule. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Commelina sulcatisperma is an annual herb that can be propagated by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is best to sow the seeds in spring or early summer, and the plants will flower in late summer or early fall. The plants should be spaced about 12 inches apart.

Where to Find Commelina sulcatisperma

Commelina sulcatisperma is native to tropical Africa.

Commelina sulcatisperma FAQ

What is the scientific name of Commelina sulcatisperma?

Commelina sulcatisperma

What is the common name of Commelina sulcatisperma?

Sulcate spiderwort

What is the natural habitat of Commelina sulcatisperma?

Commelina sulcatisperma is found in wet meadows, marshes, and other wet areas.

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

Robert Bruce Faden (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Faden' in the authors string.