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erva-menina

Commelina diffusa

Least Concern

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The Birdbill Dayflower (Commelina diffusa) is a species in the genus Commelina. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and mangrove forests and coastal wetlands, among 10 distinct biome types. Populations are also

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and mangrove forests and coastal wetlands, among 10 distinct biome types. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (7 countries), Asia (5 countries), Europe (6 countries), North America (7 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (9 countries), and South America (6 countries).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (planta)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Commelinales (Commelinales)

Species

Commelina diffusa (erva-menina)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish erva-menina

Portuguese capoeraba

Similar Species in Commelina

Willow Leaved Dayflower

Commelina benghalensis

Least Concern

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Carolina dayflower

Commelina caroliniana

Not Evaluated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of erva-menina?

The scientific name of erva-menina is Commelina diffusa. It belongs to the genus Commelina.

What is the conservation status of erva-menina?

erva-menina (Commelina diffusa) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does erva-menina live?

erva-menina is found in Widely distributed across Africa (7 countries), Asia (5 countries), Europe (6 countries), North America (7 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (9 countries), and South America (6 countries).. Countries include Belgium, Bhutan, Bolivia, Brazil, Burundi, Cameroon, Chad, Chile, Colombia, Comoros.

What family does erva-menina belong to?

erva-menina (Commelina diffusa) belongs to the genus Commelina, which is part of the taxonomic family Commelinaceae.

Is erva-menina endangered?

No, erva-menina (Commelina diffusa) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does erva-menina belong to?

erva-menina (Commelina diffusa) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).

What are the closest relatives of erva-menina?

The closest relatives of erva-menina in the genus Commelina include hierba del pollo, Asiatic Dayflower, Willow Leaved Dayflower, Jio, Carolina dayflower.