Commelina communis

About
Commelina communis the Asiatic dayflower, is an herbaceous annual plant in the dayflower family. It gets its name because the blooms last for only one day. It is native throughout much of East Asia and northern parts of Southeast Asia. In China, the plant is known as yazhicao, roughly translating to "duckfoot herb", while in Japan it is known as tsuyukusa , meaning "dew herb". It has also been introduced to parts of central and southeastern Europe and much of eastern North America, where it has spread to become a noxious weed. It is common in disturbed sites and in moist soil. The flowers emerge from summer through fall and are distinctive with two relatively large blue petals and one very small white petal.
- Family
- Commelinaceae
How to use it
The Asiatic dayflower can be used in gardens for its ornamental value, providing a splash of color with its unique flowers. However, be cautious, as it can become invasive in some regions, spreading rapidly in disturbed areas. It's best to keep an eye on its growth to prevent it from overtaking your garden.
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Gardening tip
When planting Asiatic dayflower, ensure you place it in a moist area of your garden. This plant thrives in wet soil, so consider planting it near a water source or in a spot that retains moisture well.
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Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Commelina communis
- Slug
- commelina-communis
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Commelinaceae
- Genus
- Commelina
- Species
- communis
- Wikidata QID
- Q159111
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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