Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Genus:
Species:
umbellata
ID:
362000

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schumach. & Thonn.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1827

Citation Micro:
Beskr. Guin. Pl. : 21 (1827)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000361332

Common Names

  • Commelina umbellata
  • Umbellate Commelina
  • Umbellate Dayflower

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Synonyms

  • Commelina nigritana Baker [illegitimate]

Description

Commelina umbellata (also called Umbrella Dayflower, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to North America, Central America, and South America. It has small, white flowers and grows in meadows, grasslands, and other open, sunny areas.

Uses & Benefits

Commelina umbellata 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 umbellata 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 umbellata 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 umbellata

Commelina umbellata can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Commelina umbellata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Commelina umbellata?

Commelina umbellata

What is the common name of Commelina umbellata?

Umbellate Spiderwort

What is the natural habitat of Commelina umbellata?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-234249: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Christian Friedrich Schumacher (1757-1830): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schumach.' in the authors string.
Peter Thonning (1775-1848): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thonn.' in the authors string.