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climbing dayflower
Scientific Name: Commelina diffusa
Family: Commelinaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual, Perennial
Other Names:
Commelina diffusa: Climbing Dayflower, Spreading Dayflower, and More
Commelina diffusa, a member of the dayflower family (Commelinaceae), is known by several common names, including climbing dayflower, spreading dayflower, common dayflower, creeping dayflower, and dayflower. In the Philippines, it is known as Alikbangon.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Commelina diffusa Burm. f.
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Family: Commelinaceae (Spiderwort Family)
- Synonyms: While not explicitly stated, the text highlights the multiple common names in use, indicating a potential for confusion in identification.
Distribution and Habitat
Commelina diffusa has a pantropical and subtropical distribution. It can be found in regions including Yemen, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Sri Lanka, and Nepal. In the United States, it is mainly found in states from North Carolina south.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Commelina diffusa is described as a pantropical herbaceous plant.
- It is a spreading annual that roots at the nodes, growing like a vine on the ground.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- The plant is susceptible to the Cucumber mosaic virus (CMV).
Further Resources
- Illinois Plant Information Network (ILPIN): Illinois Distribution
- Philippine Medicinal Plants - An illustrated compilation by Dr Godofredo Umali Stuart