Commelina fluviatilis
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Commelinaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a helophyte.
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Commelina fluviatilis is an aquatic herbaceous perennial belonging to the Commelinaceae family. Originating in Africa, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. The genus Commelina is notably large, comprising more than 200 species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Aquatic Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa, South Tropical Africa, Southern Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Botswana, Caprivi Strip, Tanzania, Zambia, Zaïre