Commelina — 13 species
Botanical species in the genus Commelina recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Commelina africana
Commelina africana
Family: Commelinaceae
Cultivation
A plant of moist areas in the tropics, where it can be found at elevations up to 1,800 metres. In Tanzania it is found in areas with a mean annual rainfall of 900 - 1,900mm. Prefers a sunny position.
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Commelina benghalensis
Commelina benghalensis
Family: Commelinaceae
Cultivation
A plant of warm temperate to tropical areas where it can be found at elevations up to 1,600 metres. In Tanzania, it grows in areas where the mean annual rainfall is in the range 1,000 - 2,100mm. Vegetation and flower growth are optimal between 30 - 35°c, but it grows well between 20 - 40°c.
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Commelina coelestis
Commelina coelestis
Family: Commelinaceae
Cultivation
Commelina coelestis is a plant of medium to high elevations in the tropics. It is not very tolerant of frost. Prefers a light well-drained loam with added leafmold and a warm sunny position.
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Commelina communis
Commelina communis
Family: Commelinaceae
Cultivation
Commelina communis has a very wide range from the temperate zone through to the tropics of southeastern Asia, though it is most common in temperate areas. Prefers a light well-drained loam with added leafmold. Requires a sheltered position.
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Commelina dianthifolia
Commelina dianthifolia
Family: Commelinaceae
Cultivation
Commelina dianthifolia is a moderately hardy plant, able to tolerate short periods with temperatures falling to around -10°c, especially if the roots are protected from freezing. In cooloer climates it is probably best to dig up the roots in autumn and store them like dahlias in a cool frost free place. In milder regions of the temperate zone, if grown in a light well-drained soil and mulched well, the roots usually survive the winter outdoors.
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Commelina elliptica
Commelina elliptica
Family: Commelinaceae
Cultivation
Commelina elliptica is hardy to about -10°c if the roots are protected from freezing. In temperate climates, the roots are best dug up in the autumn and stored like dahlia tubers in a cool frost free place. In milder regions of the temperate zone, if the plants are grown in a light well-drained soil and mulched well, the roots will usually survive the winter outdoors.
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Commelina erecta
Commelina erecta
Family: Commelinaceae
Cultivation
Commelina erecta can succeed in a wide range of climatic conditions, with its range extending from tropical America to the temperate regions of eastern USA. The plant is not very winter hardy, however, and in temperate regions the roots are best dug up in the autumn and stored like dahlia tuberss in a cool frost free place and then planted out in spring. When grown in a light well-drained soil and mulched well, the roots will usually survive the winter outdoors in the milder regions of the temperate zone.
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Commelina erecta angustifolia
Commelina erecta angustifolia
Family: Commelinaceae
Cultivation
Commelina erecta angustifolia can succeed in a wide range of climatic conditions, with its range extending from tropical America to the temperate regions of southern USA. The plant is not very winter hardy, however, and in temperate regions the roots are best dug up in the autumn and stored like dahlia tuberss in a cool frost free place and then planted out in spring. When grown in a light well-drained soil and mulched well, the roots will usually survive the winter outdoors in the milder regions of the temperate zone.
Full cultivation guide →Commelina imberbis
Commelina imberbis
Family: Commelinaceae
Cultivation
When the plant invades cultivated land it is difficult to eradicate. It is said to be resistant to herbicides.
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Commelina tuberosa
Commelina tuberosa
Family: Commelinaceae
Cultivation
Commelina tuberosa can succeed in a wide range of climatic conditions, with its range extending from tropical America to the warm temperate regions of Mexico. The plant is not very winter hardy, however, being able to survive temperatures down to about -10°c if given a good mulch and the roots are protected from freezing. In temperate regions the roots are best dug up in the autumn and stored like dahlia tuberss in a cool frost free place and then planted out in spring.
Full cultivation guide →Commelina virginica
Commelina virginica
Family: Commelinaceae
Cultivation
Prefers a light fairly dry well-drained loam with added leafmold. Prefers a sunny position with some shelter. Plants are not very winter hardy in Britain, the roots are best dug up in autumn and stored like dahlias in a cool frost free place.
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