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cojite blanco
Scientific Name: Commelina rufipes
Family: Commelinaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual, Perennial
Other Names:
Commelina rufipes
Commelina rufipes, commonly known as cojite blanco, is a plant belonging to the Commelinaceae family. This plant is found under various taxonomic ranks, including species and variety.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Commelina rufipes Seubert
- Family: Commelinaceae
- Kingdom: (Not Explicitly Stated in Text)
- Rank: Species, Variety
- Synonyms:
- Athyrocarpus persicariifolius (Delile) Hemsl.
- Athyrocarpus persicariifolius f. tetraspermus
- Variety: Commelina rufipes var. glabrata (D. Hunt) Faden & D.R. Hunt
- Alternative Scientific Names: Some references associate it with Tradescantia zanonia (L.) Sw.
Distribution and Habitat
- The plant is found in Tropical America.
- Specifically, Tradescantia zanonia (L.) Sw. – Cojite Blanco Type, Section Coholomia is found in Guatemala, El Salvador, and Southern Mexico.
Morphological Characteristics
- Growth Habit: Forb/herb
- Duration: Annual, Perennial
Classification
- Monocot
Ecological Role
- Native Status: PR N.
Related Links
- Discover Life provides information on the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Commelina rufipes.