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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. &#8211 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.