Commelina tuberosa
Commelina
Also known as: Allosperma tuberosa (L.) Raf. +12 more
- Allosperma tuberosa (L.) Raf.
- Commelina alpestris Standl. & Steyerm.
- Commelina cayennensis var. pubescens Griseb.
- Commelina clandestina Kunth
- Commelina clandestina Mart.
- Commelina coelestis f. albipetala Matuda
- Commelina coelestis Willd.
- Commelina fasciculata Ruiz & Pav.
- Commelina fasciculata subsp. chacoensis Slanis & Bulacio
- Commelina fasciculata subsp. fasciculata
- Commelina graminifolia Kunth
- Commelina graminifolia var. clandestina C.B.Clarke
- Commelina intermedia Schltdl.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Commelinaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or tuberous geophyte.
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Commelina tuberosa (commonly known as Commelina) is a tuberous plant within the Commelinaceae family. It originates in North America and South America. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Central America, Mexico, Southern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northwest, Bolivia, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Peru
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)
East Himalaya, Germany, India, Kenya, Malawi, Tanzania, West Himalaya