Commelina gambiae
Gambian Dayflower
Also known as: Commelina nigritana var. gambiae (C.B.Clarke) Brenan +1 more
- Commelina nigritana var. gambiae (C.B.Clarke) Brenan
- Commelina umbellata var. gambiae (C.B.Clarke) J.K.Morton
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Commelinaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual or perennial.
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Commelina gambiae (commonly known as Gambian dayflower) is an annual or perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Commelinaceae family. Originating in Africa, 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
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northeast Tropical Africa, West Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Benin, Burkina, Chad, Gambia, The, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Togo
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