Whitemouth Dayflower
Commelina erecta angustifoliafam. Commelinaceae
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IOverview
Overview
Whitemouth Dayflower, scientifically known as Commelina erecta angustifolia, is a perennial plant native to regions including Alabama, Angola, and various areas in Argentina, as well as Arizona and parts of the Bahamas. This plant thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers light or medium soil that can be either dry or moist. Known for its edible roots, Whitemouth Dayflower is often cultivated for culinary purposes. One distinctive feature sets it apart: it grows up to 0.8 meters tall, making it a noticeable addition to gardens or natural landscapes.
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What is Whitemouth Dayflower?
Whitemouth Dayflower, scientifically known as Commelina erecta angustifolia, is a perennial plant native to regions including Alabama, Angola, and various areas in Argentina, as well as Arizona and parts of the Bahamas.
Growingconditions · propagation · uses
VCultivation
Cultivation
Whitemouth Dayflower thrives in full to partial sun and prefers moist to dry conditions. It grows well in light (sandy) and medium soil types. This perennial is hardy in zones 8-11 and can reach a height of 0.8 meters. For propagation, gardeners may use seeds or division. The edible parts include the root, making it useful for various culinary applications.
Light
Full sun, Partial sun/shade
Water
Dry, Moist
Soil
Light (sandy), Medium
Hardiness
8-11
Life cycle
Perennial
Mature size
0.8 m tall
VIEdible & utility
Edible & utility
Edible parts:Root
Edible uses: The root of the Whitemouth Dayflower (Commelina erecta angustifolia) is edible and can be prepared in various ways. It is often dug up and either boiled or roasted to make it palatable. Skip
Contextrange · companions · related
VIIDistribution
30 native · 0 introduced
Distribution
30 native · 0 introducedDistribution across2 continents· 30 native
Americas8 regions
native (8)BahamasBelizeBoliviaColombiaCosta RicaCubaDominican RepublicEcuador
Africa4 regions
native (4)AngolaBeninBotswanaBurkina Faso
Broader regions
native:Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Arizona, Arkansas, Aruba, Bermuda, Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, Cape Provinces, Cayman Is., Colorado, Congo, Delaware, District of Columbia, Alabama
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