Commelina communis
Common dayflower
Commequina communis, commonly known as the common coffeeberry, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to tropical regions. Renowned for its antioxidant properties, its berries and leaves are utilized in traditional medicine to support digestive health, boost energy levels, and combat oxidative stress, offering significant therapeutic potential in holistic wellness.
- Scientific name: Commelina communis
- Family: Commelinaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae, it is further organized into the order Commelinales and the family Commelinaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is completed by its classification under the genus Commelina.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Commelinales | WCVP |
| Family | Commelinaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Commelina | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Commelina communis, is recognized by various common names across different Chinese linguistic contexts. In Simplified Chinese, including the variants used in mainland China (zh-cn) and Singapore (zh-sg), it is referred to as 鸭跖草. Similarly, in Traditional Chinese, the name is written as 鴨跖草, which is the standard form used in Taiwan (zh-hant) and Hong Kong (zh-hk).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 鸭跖草 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 鴨跖草 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 鴨跖草 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 鸭跖草 | Wikidata |
| zh-sg | 鸭跖草 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 鴨跖草 | Wikidata |
| ja | ツユクサ | Wikidata |
| cs | křížatka obecná | Wikidata |
| ru | Коммелина обыкновенная | Wikidata |
| ko | 닭의장풀 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse presence across multiple regions of the European continent. In Middle Europe, its range extends through Austria and Germany. It can also be found within the territories of Czechia and Slovakia. Moving toward the south, the species is distributed across Southwestern Europe. Specifically, its geographical reach includes the countries of Portugal and Spain.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Albania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Romania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | NW. Balkan Pen. | WCVP |
Chemicals
Commelina communis has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1-deoxymannojirimycin, 1-deoxynojirimycin, 2,5-dihydroxymethyl-3,4-dihydroxypyrrolidine, 7-O-beta-D-glucopyranosyl alpha-homonojirimycin, ABA.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 1-deoxymannojirimycin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 1-deoxynojirimycin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 2,5-dihydroxymethyl-3,4-dihydroxypyrrolidine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 7-O-beta-D-glucopyranosyl alpha-homonojirimycin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ABA | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| alpha-homonojirimycin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |