Commelina elliptica
Peruvian Spiderwort
Also known as: Commelina humilis Klotzsch ex C.B.Clarke +4 more
- Commelina humilis Klotzsch ex C.B.Clarke
- Commelina karwinskiana Kunth
- Commelina karwinskii Mart. ex Kunth
- Commelina orchioides Booth ex Lindl.
- Commelina variabilis Schltdl.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Commelinaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tuberous geophyte.
Find Reference Images
Google-powered external web search for Commelina elliptica
Commelina elliptica (commonly known as Peruvian Spiderwort) is a tuberous plant within the Commelinaceae family. It is found natively in North America and South America. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, Northern South America, Southern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northwest, Bolivia, Colombia, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Peru, Venezuela