Commelina fluviatilis

Commelina fluviatilis

Native to:
Botswana | Caprivi Strip | DR Congo | Tanzania | Zambia

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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