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Birdbill Dayflower

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).

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇹 Bhutan 🇧🇴 Bolivia 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇧🇮 Burundi 🇨🇲 Cameroon 🇹🇩 Chad 🇨🇱 Chile 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇰🇲 Comoros 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇸🇻 El Salvador 🇫🇯 Fiji 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇹 Guatemala 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇬🇾 Guyana 🇭🇳 Honduras 🇲🇬 Madagascar 🇲🇭 Marshall Islands 🇫🇲 Micronesia 🇲🇲 Myanmar 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇵🇼 Palau 🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇻🇨 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 🇼🇸 Samoa 🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇸🇬 Singapore 🇸🇧 Solomon Islands 🇪🇸 Spain 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇹🇴 Tonga 🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago 🇹🇻 Tuvalu 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇻🇪 Venezuela 🇻🇳 Vietnam

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Commelinales (Commelinales)

Species

Commelina diffusa (Birdbill Dayflower)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish erva-menina

Portuguese capoeraba

Similar Species in Commelina

Commelina caroliniana

Not Evaluated

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Jio

Commelina benghalensis

Least Concern

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Willow Leaved Dayflower

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Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Birdbill Dayflower?

The scientific name of Birdbill Dayflower is Commelina diffusa. It belongs to the genus Commelina.

What is the conservation status of Birdbill Dayflower?

Birdbill Dayflower (Commelina diffusa) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Birdbill Dayflower live?

Birdbill Dayflower 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 Birdbill Dayflower belong to?

Birdbill Dayflower (Commelina diffusa) belongs to the genus Commelina, which is part of the taxonomic family Commelinaceae.

Is Birdbill Dayflower endangered?

No, Birdbill Dayflower (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 Birdbill Dayflower belong to?

Birdbill Dayflower (Commelina diffusa) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Birdbill Dayflower?

The closest relatives of Birdbill Dayflower in the genus Commelina include Asiatic Dayflower, Blousel Blommetjie, Carolina dayflower, Jio, Willow Leaved Dayflower.