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Commelina latifolia

Scientific Name: Commelina latifolia

Family: Commelinaceae

Category: Monocot

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Commelina latifolia

Commelina latifolia, also known as Broadleaf Dayflower, is a herbaceous perennial plant.

Considerations for Pets

  • This plant is sometimes harvested from the wild.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Commelina latifolia Hochst. ex A.Rich.
  • Family: Commelinaceae
  • Genus: Commelina
  • Synonyms:
    • Commelina kotschyi Hassk.
    • Commelina imberbis Ehrenb. ex Hassk.
    • Commelina attenuata K.D. Koenig ex Vahl
  • Varieties: Commelina latifolia var. undulatifolia Faden.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Commelina latifolia is found in Madagascar and Africa.

Morphological Characteristics

  • It grows to about 45cm tall.
  • The flower is approximately 1.5 cm in width.

Traditional Uses

  • In some regions, it is harvested from the wild for local use as a vegetable.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • It has been observed to interact with Amegilla, Anthophora, Tetralonia, and Tetraloniella.

Resources and Further Information

  • Taxonomic Serial No.: 810109
  • World Checklist of Selected Plant Families
  • The Plant List
  • IPNI (International Plant Names Index)
  • Australian Plant Name Index
  • NYBG (New York Botanical Garden) Virtual Herbarium
  • Encyclopedia of Life