Scientific Name
Commelina diffusa
Scientific Name w/ Auth.
Commelina diffusa Burm. f.
Park
Obed Wild and Scenic River (OBRI)
Sensitive
No
Park Accepted
Accepted
Record Status
Approved
Park Preferred Common Names
climbing dayflower
Park Synonyms
Taxonomic Hierarchy
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Subkingdom | Viridiplantae |
| Infrakingdom | Streptophyta |
| Superdivision | Embryophyta |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Subdivision | Spermatophytina |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Superorder | Lilianae |
| Order | Commelinales |
| Family | Commelinaceae |
| Genus | Commelina |
| Species | Commelina diffusa |
Occurrence
Present
Nativeness
Native
Abundance
Threatened Endangered Status
State Species of Concern statuses
Ozone Sensitive Status
NatureServe GRank
NatureServe SRank
Observations
1
References
0
Vouchers
0
External Links
0
Evidence counts shown include evidence for related synonyms.
Created By
eraskin@nps.gov
Created Date
11/20/2025 1:40:55 PM
Last Modified By
eraskin@nps.gov
Last Modified Date
11/20/2025 1:40:55 PM
Notes
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Great Smoky Mountains National Park (GRSM)
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New River Gorge National Park and Preserve (NERI)
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