Commelina species, blue spiderwort, day flower, widows tears commelina coelestis by sensible feb 23, 2010 11. Dayflower, any member of the genus commelina family commelinaceae, which includes about 100 species of weakstemmed herbs of wide distribution, only a few of which are of horticultural interest. Commelina, the pantropical and largest genus in commelinaceae, consists of ca. Enjoy unrestricted access to all content and features, including. Commelina tuberosa coelestis group dayflower spider flower. Pages in category commelina this category contains only the following page.
All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. Aug 20, 2015 this page was last edited on 10 december 2019, at 15. Seed production in the field was 8000 m2 for plants grown from underground seeds and 12000 m2 for plants grown from aerial seeds. Nepal contributes 6 species of commelina to the world. Striking blue flowers emerging one per day from clusters of buds held in a clasped purselike sheath. Pdf the antidiarrhoeal activity of the hexane, chloroform, methanol and aqueous extracts of waltheria americana. The species is hermaphrodite has both male and female organs. A very long succession of dazzling, vivid skyblue flowers. Plants profile for commelina virginica virginia dayflower. Comparative structure and pollen production of the stamens.
This page was last edited on 1 december 2007, at 14. Species with free margins of the involucral bracts were in both major clades. Commelinaceae of north america update, database version 2010 acquired. Taxonomic and geographic notes on the neotropical commelina. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page.
The asiatic dayflower commelina communis is probably the best known species in the west. Commelina benghalensis is a spreading, annual herb, which is sparsely and shortly pubescent, sometimes bearing subterranean runners with selfpollinating, reduced flowers and thin roots. Commelina is a genus of approximately 170 species commonly called dayflowers due to the short lives of their flowers. This specific type of commelina, the coelestis, is not invasive in my garden. Pdf antidiarrhoeal activity of waltheria anorlana, commelina. It easily roots at the nodes and reproduces vegetatively and by seeds.
It is in flower from july to september, and the seeds ripen from august to october. Floral diagram of a cyme of commelina coelestis from eichlers 1875. It is characterized by its purplesplotched spathes with free margins, its bright blue petals of equal size, its tuberous roots, and its four to ten flowered lower cymes. Commelina diffusa notes on taxonomy and nomenclature top of page c. Commelina coelestis blue spider wort, commelina pfaf plant. Produces showy 1 threepetaled blooms that last just a day, but are steadily produced in great numbers summerfall. Ars germplasm resources information network coco28 integrated taxonomic information system coco28 wildlife. In welldrained soil this plant can selfseed making stunning drifts with time.
The weed is always an annual in temperate countries while being an annual or perennial in tropical and subtropical countries, depending on moisture availability. In the wild, it is encountered in moist fields, open forests, or pineoak forests. These are easily harvested which one has to do with very cold. Brilliant dark turquoise blue flowers each 1 across are borne fairly profusely summer thru fall. Commelina coelestis widows tears, day flower sleeping beauty tuberosa radiant blue, rhizomes must have frost free wintering. Biosystematic studies on commelinaceae commelinales i. Flowering the first year, this fibrous rooted beauty will thrive in full sun or shade and wet or dry soils only taking exception to truly hard frosts. Commelina coelestis seeds commelina tuberosa, sleeping beauty plant world seeds. Updated for itis by the flora of north america expertise network, in connection with an update for usda plants 20072010 reference for. The dazzling flowers fade by afternoon but are replaced by fresh ones each morning. The pollen flowers of commelina coelestis, a perennial indigenous to mexico hooker and jackson, 1895 and commelina dianthifolia, a perennial native to mexico and southwestern united states brashier, 1966, rely on visual characteristics to attract insect pollinators.
Genus commelina can be annuals or perennials, forming mats or clumps with usually lanceshaped leaves and 3petalled flowers emerging in succession from boatlike bracts details coelestis group are tuberous perennials which form a spreading clump of erect leafy stems, with vivid blue flowers in summer and autumn. Please note that this is a trial program and may end. Atlas coelestis in quo mundus spectabilis by johann gabriel doppelmayr 16771750 published by the publishing house of johann homann in nuremberg in 1742. Pdf the antidiarrhoeal activity of the hexane, chloroform, methanol and aqueous extracts of waltheria americana, commelina coelestis and alternathera. Commelina sleeping beauty flowers c to d alpha search. Results showed that commelina comprises two major clades, one consisting of four species, and the other consisting of seven species. Commelina coelestis is a leafy perennial plant reaching around two feet high, with fleshy leaves, fleshy roots and small clusters of brilliant blue flowers with three rounded petals and prominent yellow stamens in late summer and into autumn. The flowers open in the morning and close in the afternoon. Media in category commelina the following 3 files are in this category, out of 3 total.
This one is native to argentina, brazil and uruguay. Pdf comparative structure and pollen production of the stamens. Pdf about 170 species of commelina are known from tropical and subtropical regions. These are easily harvested which one has to do with very cold and wet winters, otherwise you lose this type of commelina. Commelina tuberosa coelestis group dayflower coelestis group will reach a height of 0.
Commelina species, blue spiderwort, day flower, widows tears. Beds and borders, containers, cottageinformal, drought tolerant, low maintenance. Commelina coelestis seeds commelina tuberosa, sleeping. Pescatoria coelestis care and culture travaldos blog. Commelina coelestis blue spiderwort buy online at annies. Commelina coelestis hopleys variegated emerisa gardens. It is by far the largest genus of its family, commelinaceae. If you dont get an email with your access data, please make sure that you have already registered with us. To link to the entire object, paste this link in email, im or document to embed the entire object, paste this html in website to link to this page, paste this link in email, im or document to embed this page, paste this html in website. Antidiarrhoeal activity of waltheria americana, commelina. It is easily grown from seed, and often selfseeds, and flowers in its first year. Especially in moist shady places, they spread easily by cuttings and seed and by rooting of their prostrate stems. I am afraid a lot of people confuse the different types of commelina.
Click on a place name to get a complete protected plant list for that location. It forms a clump of thin tuberous roots about 5 10cm long. The antidiarrhoeal activity of the hexane, chloroform, methanol and aqueous extracts of waltheria americana, commelina coelestis and alternathera repens, was tested on mice with diarrhoea induced by castor oil and mgso 4. Loves full sun and fairly drought tolerant and reseeds nice. Jelitto perennial seed commelina coelestis portions. Comparative structure and pollen production of the. Vigorous and easy, it grows to 3 tall, making clumps of deeply pleated, pale green leaves. Especially in moist shady places, they spread easily by. Stunning gentianblue flowers are produced on short stems, daily from midsummer onwards. The pollen flowers of commelina coelestis, a perennial indigenous to mexico hooker. This is one of the few plants with such intense blue flowers and that will also perform well in the garden.
A very long succession of dazzling, vivid skyblue flowers appear from early summer until autumn on this quite exceptional flower. Feb 23, 2010 commelina species, blue spiderwort, day flower, widows tears commelina coelestis by sensible feb 23, 2010 11. Identification and control 2 control it has been questioned why benghal dayflower has suddenly emerged as a problem weed. Commelina coelestis is a leafy perennial plant reaching around two feet high, with fleshy leaves, fleshy roots and small clusters of brilliant blue flowers with three rounded petals and prominent yellow stamens in late summer and into autumn it is easily grown from seed, and. Commelina coelestis, sleeping beauty day flower happy practically anywhere, full sun or partial shade, dry soil or wet, truly easy to grow, sown early and blooming the first year from seed and producing its indescribably vivid skyblue flowers from summer until late autumn, this splendid variety is sure to become popular. I discovered this stunning plant blooming at western hills nursery in 1992. Several species, such as commelina benghalensis, are eaten as a leaf vegetable in southeast asia and africa. It is a common weed in parts of europe and throughout eastern north america. The record derives from wcsp data supplied on 20120323 which reports it as an accepted name record 233789 with original publication details. Cypella coelestis ian kirkegaard university of minnesota. When you click on request password, youll be sent an email with instructions how to set up a new password. Commelina tuberosa is an herbaceous plant in the dayflower family native to mexico but grown worldwide as an ornamental plant. Genus commelina can be annuals or perennials, forming mats or clumps with usually lanceshaped leaves and 3petalled flowers emerging in succession from boatlike bracts details coelestis group are tuberous perennials which form a spreading clump of erect leafy stems, with vivid blue flowers in. Commelina tuberosa coelestis group dayflower coelestis.
A very hardy longlived plant which increases steadily into a solid clump. Previous phylogenetic studies of commelina, which mainly used african and north american species, suggested that the ancestral character state of the margins of the involucral bracts of commelina was free and that free to fused occurred only once. An absolutely gorgeous and rare member of the iris family. Other articles where commelina coelestis is discussed. Commelina intermedia schltdl commelina japonica kunth.
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