Commelina fluviatilis
Commelina fluviatilis
- Native to:
- Botswana | Caprivi Strip | DR Congo | Tanzania | Zambia
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Commelinaceae
- Genus:
- Commelina
- Species:
- Commelina fluviatilis
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Aquatic
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- blue
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- pollinators, small mammals
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate best with consistent moisture and warm temperatures after stratification.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI