dayflower
Commelina · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (18 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Dayflower, scientifically known as Commelina, is a versatile medicinal plant cherished in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its vibrant blue blossoms, it possesses significant anti-inflammatory, diuretic, and antimicrobial properties. Often used to treat skin irritations and kidney ailments, this resilient herb offers profound therapeutic potential in natural medicine.
- Family
- Commelinaceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Dayflower · Dayflowers
- Scientific synonyms
- Hedwigia · Phaeosphaerion · 16 more
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- dayflower
- dayflowers
Scientific Names
Accepted name
CommelinaSynonyms
- Hedwigia
- Phaeosphaerion
- Isanthina
- Lechea
- Larnalles
- Allosperma
- Allotria
- Commelinopsis
- Eudipetala
- Trithyrocarpus
- Nephralles
- Omphalotheca
- Disecocarpus
- Tapheocarpa
- Ananthopus
- Dirtea
- Spathodithyros
- Erxlebia
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Hierbas del pollo
German:
- Tagblumen
- Commeline
- Tagblumen
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is placed in the order Commelinales and the family Commelinaceae. Its taxonomic identification is completed by its classification under the genus Commelina.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Commelinales |
| Family | Commelinaceae |
| Genus | Commelina |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several distinct regions of Europe. In Middle Europe, its presence is documented in Austria and throughout the Czechia-Slovakia region. It can also be found growing within the borders of Germany. Moving toward the coast, the species extends into Southwestern Europe. Specifically, its range encompasses the territories of both Portugal and Spain.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Austria |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia |
| Middle Europe | Germany |
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain |
| Southeastern Europe | Albania |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy |
| Southeastern Europe | Romania |
| Southeastern Europe | NW. Balkan Pen. |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Commelina has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Anthocyanins, Flavonoids, Glycosides, Saponins, Sterols.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Anthocyanins | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Flavonoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Glycosides | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Saponins | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Sterols | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Tannins | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Anthocyanins
- Heliyon
Flavonoids
- Heliyon
Glycosides
- Heliyon
Saponins
- Heliyon
Sterols
- Heliyon
Tannins
- Heliyon
Activities
Commelina has 6 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Anthelmintic, Antioxidant, Anxiolytic, Diuretic.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anthelmintic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anxiolytic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Diuretic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Sedative | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Analgesic
- Heliyon
Anthelmintic
- Heliyon
Antioxidant
- Heliyon
Anxiolytic
- Heliyon
Diuretic
- Heliyon
Sedative
- Heliyon
Medicinal Uses
Commelina has 6 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include analgesic, anthelmintic, antioxidant, anxiolytic, diuretic.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| analgesic | Heliyon (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anthelmintic | Heliyon (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antioxidant | Heliyon (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anxiolytic | Heliyon (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diuretic | Heliyon (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sedative | Heliyon (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |