Commelina albescens

Commelina albescens

Native to:
Chad | Djibouti | Eritrea | Ethiopia | Gulf States | India | Kenya | Malawi | Oman | Pakistan | Saudi Arabia | Socotra | Somalia | Sudan-South Sudan | Tanzania | Uganda | Yemen

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Commelinaceae
Genus:
Commelina
Species:
Commelina albescens

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Geophyte , Forb/herb
Height:
60 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
jun,jul,aug,sep
Bloom Colors:
white, blue

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
butterflies, bees

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
7–21 days
Notes:
Seeds germinate readily at warm temperatures (20-25°C) with consistent moisture and light.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI