Commelina diffusa var. gigas
Climbing Dayflower
Also known as: Commelina gigas Small
- Commelina gigas Small
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Variety
- Botanical Family: Commelinaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub.
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Commelina diffusa var. gigas (commonly known as Climbing Dayflower) is a shrub within the Commelinaceae family. Available native-climate data places it mainly within subtropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring variety of Commelina diffusa, which is linked below, along with related subspecies and varieties of this species.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
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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)
Florida
Base Species & Variations