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Asiatic dayflower

Commelina communis

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Liliopsida ›Order: Commelinales ›Family: Commelinaceae ›Genus: Commelina

About

Commelina communis, commonly known as the Asiatic dayflower, is an herbaceous annual plant in the dayflower family. It gets its name because the blooms last for only one day. It is native throughout much of East Asia and northern parts of Southeast Asia. In China, the plant is known as yazhicao (simplified Chinese: 鸭跖草; traditional Chinese: 鴨跖草; pinyin: yāzhīcǎo), roughly translating to "duckfoot herb", while in Japan it is known as tsuyukusa (露草, tsuyukusa), meaning "dew...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Asiatic dayflower?
The scientific name of Asiatic dayflower is Commelina communis.
What kingdom does Asiatic dayflower belong to?
Asiatic dayflower belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does Asiatic dayflower belong to?
Asiatic dayflower belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does Asiatic dayflower belong to?
Asiatic dayflower belongs to the class Liliopsida.
What order does Asiatic dayflower belong to?
Asiatic dayflower belongs to the order Commelinales.
What family does Asiatic dayflower belong to?
Asiatic dayflower belongs to the family Commelinaceae.
What genus does Asiatic dayflower belong to?
Asiatic dayflower belongs to the genus Commelina.