Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Genus:
Species:
virginica
ID:
362067

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1762

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. ed. 2 : 61 (1762)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000361399

Common Names

  • Commelina virginica
  • Virginia Dayflower
  • Virginia Commelina

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Synonyms

  • Allotria scabra Raf. [unknown]
  • Commelina auriculata E.Mey. [unknown]
  • Commelina caerulea Salisb. [unknown]
  • Commelina deficiens Herb. [unknown]
  • Commelina hirtella Vahl [unknown]
  • Commelina longifolia Michx. [illegitimate]
  • Commelina truncata Willd. [unknown]
  • Commelina virginica latifolia Torr. [unknown]

Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Commelina virginica is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscapes. It has a long flowering period and can be used to attract butterflies and other pollinators. It is also known for its medicinal properties, such as being used to treat skin conditions and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Commelina virginica has small, star-shaped, blue flowers with three petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Commelina virginica is an easy-to-grow annual that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated by division in spring.

Where to Find Commelina virginica

Commelina virginica is native to the United States and can be found in the states of Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia.

Commelina virginica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Commelina virginica?

Commelina virginica

What is the common name of Commelina virginica?

Virginia Spiderwort

What is the natural habitat of Commelina virginica?

Dry, sandy soils in open woods, fields, and roadsides

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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