Asiatic Dayflower
Commelina communis
| Common Name: | Asiatic dayflower |
| Scientific Name: | Commelina communis |
| Family: | Commelinaceae |
| Growth Form: | Herb |
| Native Range: | |
| Alien Range: | Wisconsin, Michigan, New York, southern Massachusetts |
| Introduction: | Asiatic dayflower was introduced as an ornamental. |
| Description: | ·Leaves: Alternate, simple. Lanceolate. Parallel veins, hairs on upper and lower surface. 5-10 cm (2-4 in.) long. Entire margins. Heart shaped spathe.
·Stem: Can grow .5- 1 m (1.5-3 ft.) tall. ·Flowers: 3 petals. Upper two blue, lower smaller and white. Lower petal supports curved stamens. Flowers June-October. ·Fruit: Capsule with two cells. Cell contains two rough brown or black seeds. |
| Threats: | The Asiatic dayflower can be a pest to gardeners and displaces other plants. Forms dense communities. |
| Fun Facts: | Each flower on the Asiatic dayflower only lasts one day. |
Growth form
Plant with buds