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climbing dayflower
Scientific Name: Commelina diffusa var. diffusa
Family: Commelinaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual, Perennial
Other Names:
Commelina diffusa: The Climbing Dayflower
Commelina diffusa, also known as the climbing dayflower or spreading dayflower, is a herbaceous plant found in tropical and subtropical regions around the world.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant is creeping and roots at the nodes, which may make it attractive to pets as a ground cover.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Commelina diffusa Burm. f.
- Common Names: Climbing Dayflower, Spreading Dayflower, Dayflower, Common Dayflower, Honohono.
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Family: Commelinaceae (Spiderwort Family)
- Synonyms: The text mentions the plant is sometimes referred to as Commelina sp. although further specification is unknown.
Distribution and Habitat
- Commelina diffusa has a pantropical and subtropical distribution.
- It is found in regions including Yemen, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Malaysia.
- In the United States, it is mainly found in states from North Carolina south.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Climbing dayflower is a spreading annual plant.
- It roots at the nodes as it grows, behaving like a vine on the ground.
Ecological Role
- The plant is commonly considered a weed.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- The climbing dayflower can be affected by the Cucumber mosaic virus (CMV).
Further Information
- Illinois Plant Information Network (ILPIN)