Commelina forskaolii

About
Commelina forskaolii, sometimes known as rat's ear, is an herbaceous plant in the dayflower family native to much of Africa, Arabia, and India. It has also been introduced to Florida in the United States. It is considered a common species in most of its range. It can be easily recognized by its bright blue flowers with winged stamen filaments. The seeds are also distinctive with distinctive irregular ridges on their sides. It often forms dense mats, and can be found most commonly in sandy soils in at least somewhat sunny situations. The species is considered a weed in many areas because of its hardiness and ability to produce cleistogamous flowers.
- Family
- Commelinaceae
How to use it
Rat's ear can be used in gardens as a ground cover due to its ability to form dense mats. Its hardiness makes it suitable for sunny areas with sandy soils, providing a vibrant splash of blue flowers. However, be cautious, as it is considered a weed in many places.
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Gardening tip
If you want to plant rat's ear, make sure to choose a sunny spot with sandy soil. This plant loves to spread out, so give it some space to grow!
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In the kitchen
Rat's ear is not eaten by humans, so it's best to admire its beauty rather than try to cook with it.
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Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Commelina forskaolii
- Slug
- commelina-forskaolii
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Commelinaceae
- Genus
- Commelina
- Species
- forskaolii
- Wikidata QID
- Q5152277
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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