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Asiatic dayflower

Commelina communis

The Asiatic dayflower is a pretty flower that blooms in blue and purple colors. It has soft, heart-shaped leaves and grows close to the ground, making it a lovely sight in gardens and fields.

Habitat: Urban areas

Appearance

The Asiatic dayflower has bright sky-blue flowers with two prominent petals and one tiny white petal, giving them a unique asymmetrical look. Its slender, sprawling stems bear lance-shaped, vibrant green leaves.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassLiliopsidaOrderCommelinalesFamilyCommelinaceaeGenusCommelina
Asiatic dayflower
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Asiatic dayflower

Category

Plants

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

A rare, beautiful yellow-flowered variety of dayflower also exists!

Its sticky sap was traditionally used to help stop bleeding from small cuts!

Its vibrant blue color was a prized natural dye for textiles in ancient Japan!

The leaves of this plant are a popular leafy green vegetable in some Asian countries!

Special abilities

Ability

Disappearing Act

Asiatic dayflower's delicate blue petals practically melt away by afternoon, ensuring new blooms have space for tomorrow.

Ability

Secret Seeds

Hidden flowers that never open still produce seeds, giving the dayflower a clever backup plan for reproduction.

Ability

Rooty Runner

Its stems can root wherever they touch the ground, helping the dayflower quickly spread and conquer new territory.

Measurements & details

Height
10-50 cm
Spread
30-100 cm
Flower Size
1-2 cm
Bloom Season
Summer
Edible
Yes
Toxicity
None
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Insect

Ecological connections

pollinates

Honey bee

Apis mellifera

Gathers nectar and pollen from its flowers

pollinates

Common eastern bumblebee

Bombus impatiens

Visits the flowers for nectar and pollen

eats

Eastern cottontail

Sylvilagus floridanus

Browses on its leaves and tender shoots

parasitizes

Dayflower rust

Uromyces commelinae

Forms orange-brown spots on its leaves

Traits

Also known as

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Collections

Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always check with an adult before picking any flowers.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is Asiatic dayflower?

10-50 cm

How wide does Asiatic dayflower spread?

30-100 cm

How big are the flowers on Asiatic dayflower?

1-2 cm

When does Asiatic dayflower bloom?

Summer

Is Asiatic dayflower edible?

Yes

Is Asiatic dayflower toxic?

None

What is Asiatic dayflower's lifecycle?

Perennial

How is Asiatic dayflower pollinated?

Insect

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