Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Genus:
Species:
tuberosa
ID:
361977

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 41 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000361309

Common Names

  • Commelina tuberosa
  • Tuberous Commelina
  • Commelina

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Synonyms

  • Allosperma tuberosa Raf. [unknown]
  • Commelina acuminata Kunth [illegitimate]
  • Commelina alpestris Standl. & Steyerm. [unknown]
  • Commelina clandestina Mart. [unknown]
  • Commelina coelestis Willd. [unknown]
  • Commelina coelestis albipetala Matuda [unknown]
  • Commelina fasciculata Ruiz & Pav. [unknown]
  • Commelina glabra Baker [illegitimate]
  • Commelina gracilis Hook. [illegitimate]
  • Commelina graminifolia Kunth [unknown]
  • Commelina intermedia Schltdl. [unknown]
  • Commelina japonica Hort.Berol. [unknown]
  • Commelina nervosa Ruiz & Pav. [illegitimate]
  • Commelina nilagirica Steud. ex C.B.Clarke [unknown]
  • Commelina parviflora Rchb. [illegitimate]
  • Commelina tuberosa inflata M.Martens & Galeotti [unknown]
  • Commelina tuberosa nana M.Martens & Galeotti [unknown]
  • Erxlebia fusiformis Medik. [unknown]
  • Ovidia gracilis Raf. [unknown]
  • Commelina graminifolia clandestina (Kunth) C.B.Clarke [unknown]
  • Commelina fasciculata fasciculata [unknown]
  • Commelina cayennensis pubescens Griseb. [unknown]
  • Commelina fasciculata chacoensis Slanis & Bulacio [unknown]

Description

Commelina tuberosa (also called 'Tuberous Spiderwort', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia. It grows in moist habitats, such as riverbanks, swamps, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Commelina tuberosa is used as an ornamental plant, as well as for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a fodder crop for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Commelina tuberosa is blue and white in color. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Commelina tuberosa is a perennial herb native to tropical Africa. It is best grown in moist, well-draining soils in a sunny location. Propagation is done by seed or by division of the clumps. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in spring or summer when the plant is actively growing.

Where to Find Commelina tuberosa

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

Commelina tuberosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Commelina tuberosa?

Commelina tuberosa

What is the common name of Commelina tuberosa?

Tuberous Spiderwort

What is the natural habitat of Commelina tuberosa?

Tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas

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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