38,200 observationsLeast Concern
whitemouth dayflower
Commelina erecta
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Liliopsida ›Order: Commelinales ›Family: Commelinaceae ›Genus: Commelina
About
Commelina erecta, commonly known as the white mouth dayflower, slender dayflower, or widow's tears, is a perennial herb native throughout the Americas, Africa and western Asia. It is considered to be the most variable species of Commelina in North America.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of whitemouth dayflower is Commelina erecta.
- whitemouth dayflower belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- whitemouth dayflower belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- whitemouth dayflower belongs to the class Liliopsida.
- whitemouth dayflower belongs to the order Commelinales.
- whitemouth dayflower belongs to the family Commelinaceae.
- whitemouth dayflower belongs to the genus Commelina.