Commelina species can be classified as either annuals or perennials, typically developing mats or clumps. They are characterized by lanceolate leaves and flowers with three petals that appear sequentially from boat-shaped bracts.

Commelina deficiens 'Variegata' (v)

Commelina dianthifolia

Commelina dianthifolia 'Electric Blue'

Commelina dianthifolia 'Sapphirino'

Commelina diffusa

Commelina elliptica

Commelina erecta

Commelina maculata

Commelina paludosa

Commelina robusta

Commelina suffruticosa

Commelina tuberosa

Commelina tuberosa 'Axminster Lilac'

Commelina tuberosa 'Snowmelt'

Commelina tuberosa (Coelestis Group) 'Alba'

Commelina tuberosa (Coelestis Group) 'Bourgeaui'

Commelina tuberosa (Coelestis Group) 'Hopleys Variegated' (v)

Commelina tuberosa (Coelestis Group) 'Rhapsody'

Commelina tuberosa (Coelestis Group) 'Sleeping Beauty'

Commelina tuberosa (Coelestis Group) 'Variegata' (v)

The Coelestis Group consists of tuberous perennials that create a spreading clump of upright stems adorned with lush foliage. In summer and autumn, these plants produce bright blue flowers.

Commelina tuberosa Coelestis Group

Commelina tuberosa blue-flowered

Commelina virginica L.

Cyanotis consists of evergreen perennials that exhibit slight succulence, featuring trailing stems adorned with hairy, lanceolate to ovate foliage. During the summer, they produce clusters of flowers with three petals, which can be purple or blue.

Cyanotis

Cyanotis arachnoidea

Cyanotis beddomei is a perennial ground cover that reaches a height of up to 12 cm. It features lance-shaped, succulent leaves that are dark green on the top and have a reddish hue underneath, covered with fine brown hairs. During the summer months, this plant showcases clusters of pinkish-purple blooms.

Cyanotis beddomei

Cyanotis beddomei 'Brown Hill'

Cyanotis beddomei 'Coeruleus'

Cyanotis ceylanica

Cyanotis ciliata

Cyanotis ciliata 'Hijau Baru'

Cyanotis lanata

Cyanotis lapidosa

Cyanotis longifolia

Cyanotis longifolia var. longifolia

Cyanotis moluccensis

Cyanotis nodiflora

Cyanotis nyctitropa

Cyanotis somaliensis is a low-growing evergreen perennial that reaches up to 12 cm in height. Its leaves are lanceolate to oblong in shape, measuring around 4 cm long and featuring distinct white hairs along the edges. During the summer, it produces small clusters of purple flowers, each about 5 mm in diameter, though these are not abundant.

Cyanotis somaliensis

Cyanotis speciosa

Cyanotis villosa

Dichorisandra consists of upright, evergreen perennials characterized by leaves that are arranged in a spiral or in two distinct ranks. The plants produce racemes of flowers, typically featuring three petals and available in blue or white. After flowering, they develop capsules that open to expose dark orange seeds.

Dichorisandra

Dichorisandra musaica

Dichorisandra pendula

Dichorisandra thyrsiflora is an upright perennial characterized by its short, rhizomatous roots. The leaves are lance-shaped, glossy, and arranged in a spiral pattern, measuring between 20 to 30 cm in length. In autumn, this plant produces deep violet flowers, each 1 to 2 cm wide, clustered in dense racemes that can reach lengths of 13 to 20 cm.

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