Commelinaceae is a plant family in the Plantae kingdom, order Commelinales, class Liliopsida. The family contains 100 accepted species worldwide. Some species in this family are toxic — exercise caution when handling unknown specimens.
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Commelina dianthifolia Redouté
Commelina dianthifolia (birdbill dayflower) is a perennial herb native to the so…
Tradescantia pinetorum Greene
Pinewoods spiderwort, Tradescantia pinetorum, is a Commelinaceae species found i…
Callisia ornata (Small) G.C.Tucker
Callisia ornata is an endemic annual flowering plant of Florida and Georgia, U.S…
Tradescantia sillamontana Matuda
Tradescantia sillamontana is a distinctive nearly succulent plant easy to cultiv…
Commelina africana L.
Commelina africana (common yellow commelina) is a widespread flowering plant nat…
Tradescantia pallida (Rose) D.R.Hunt
Tradescantia pallida (Purple Heart) is a trailing ornamental plant with diverse …
Callisia navicularis (Ortgies) D.R.Hunt
Callisia navicularis is a Commelinaceae flowering plant ornamental that holds th…
Murdannia keisak (Hassk.) Hand.-Mazz.
Murdannia keisak, or marsh dewflower, is an annual emergent commelinid native to…
Gibasis pellucida (M.Martens & Galeotti) D.R.Hunt
Gibasis pellucida is a creeping ornamental plant grown in hanging baskets and as…
Streptolirion volubile Edgew.
Streptolirion volubile is a climbing flowering plant in the dayflower family wit…
Tradescantia zebrina Bosse
Tradescantia zebrina Bosse is a patterned-leaved herb grown as a houseplant and …
Commelina diffusa Burm.f.
Commelina diffusa Burm.f. is a spreading herb with recorded medicinal, culinary,…
Commelinaceae plants belong to the Commelinales order in the Plantae kingdom. Tradescantia sillamontana Matuda has a distinct, recognizable appearance. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
Commelinaceae is classified in the order Commelinales, class Liliopsida, phylum Tracheophyta. Tradescantia zebrina Bosse is best known for its attractive zebra-patterned foliage.
Yes, some Commelinaceae species are toxic or poisonous. Always exercise caution with unknown specimens. View poisonous Commelinaceae species or browse the full poisonous species guide.
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