Commelinaceae · Commelina

Commelina hirsuta

Herboutdoor
Habit
Herb
Native to
Central America, Mexico
Flowering
July-November

Plant Details

Scientific name
Commelina hirsuta
Genus
Commelina
Habit
Herb
Native to
Central America, Mexico
Distribution
Central America, Mexico, and introduced in to East tropical Africa, India and Himalayas
Flowering & fruiting
July-November
Conservation status
Rare (R)

Leaf characters

Arrangement
Alternate
Simple type leaf character
Type
Simple
Entire margin leaf character
Margin
Entire
Parallel venation leaf character
Venation
Parallel

Typical of the Commelinaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.

Flower & fruit characters

Flower symmetry
Bilateral
Inflorescence
Cyme
Fruit
Capsule

Typical of the Commelinaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.

About Commelina hirsuta

Commelina hirsuta is a herb belonging to the Commelinaceae family (Spiderwort Family). It is usually grown in outdoor settings. It is native to Central America, Mexico. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during July-November. Its conservation status has been assessed as Rare (R).

Illustration representing the Commelinaceae family
Botanical family

Commelinaceae

Spiderwort Family

Commelina hirsuta belongs to the Commelinaceae family.

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