Commelina longifolia Michx.

Scientific Name: Commelina longifolia Michx.


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Liliopsida / Commelinidae / Commelinales / Commelinaceae / Commelina L./ Commelina longifolia Michx.

<i>Commelina longifolia</i> Michx.
General Information
Usda SymbolCOLO6
GroupMonocot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsForb/herb
Native LocationsCOLO6

Plant Guide

Use a soil moisture meter to monitor the soil moisture where Commelina longifolia Michx. is planted.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)-18
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceNone
CaCO3 ToleranceMedium
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceLow
Fertility RequirementHigh
Fire ToleranceMedium
Frost Free Days, Minimum165
Hedge ToleranceNone
Moisture UseMedium
pH, Maximum6.7
pH, Minimum4.7
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim4800
Planting Density per Acre, Minim2700
Precipitation, Maximum55
Precipitation, Minimum36
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)10
Salinity ToleranceNone
Shade ToleranceTolerant


Morphology/Physiology

After Harvest Regrowth RateSlow
ToxicityNone
Resprout AbilityNo
Shape and OrientationErect
Active Growth PeriodSummer and Fall
BloatNone
C:N RatioMedium
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorBlue
Flower ConspicuousYes
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity SummerModerate
Foliage Porosity WinterPorous
Fruit/Seed ColorRed
Nitrogen FixationNone
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanLong
Leaf RetentionNo
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)3.5
Growth RateModerate
Growth FormRhizomatous
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo
Foliage TextureMedium


Reproduction

Vegetative Spread RateRapid
Small GrainNo
Seedling VigorLow
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSummer
Seed Spread RateSlow
Seed per Pound175000
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by CormNo
Propagated by ContainerYes
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootNo
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo
Fruit/Seed Period EndFall
Fruit/Seed AbundanceMedium
Commercial AvailabilityNo Known Source
Bloom PeriodMid Summer
Propagated by CuttingsNo


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Post ProductNo
Palatable HumanNo
Nursery Stock ProductNo
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo

<i>Commelina longifolia</i> Michx.

<i>Commelina longifolia</i> Michx.

<i>Commelina longifolia</i> Michx.

<i>Commelina longifolia</i> Michx.

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