Commelina caroliniana
Carolina Dayflower
Also known as: Commelina hasskarlii C.B.Clarke
- Commelina hasskarlii C.B.Clarke
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Commelinaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Commelina caroliniana (commonly known as Carolina Dayflower) is an annual belonging to the Commelinaceae family. Found natively in Tropical Asia, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. It is part of the broad Commelina genus, encompassing over 200 species globally.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
Indian Subcontinent
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Assam, Bangladesh, East Himalaya, India, Nepal, West Himalaya
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Alabama, Andaman Is., Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Guyana, Louisiana, Malaya, Marianas, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Philippines, South Carolina, Sumatera, Texas