Carolina Dayflower (MatBio: HERBS OF FOREST & FIELD - Matanzas Biodiversity)

Carolina Dayflower

Commelina caroliniana

Summary ⁵

Commelina caroliniana, sometimes known as the Carolina dayflower, is an herbaceous plant in the dayflower family native to India and Bangladesh. Both the scientific name and the common name are misleading as the plant was described based on specimens found in the southeastern United States before it was known that the plant had been introduced from India. It was most likely introduced to South Carolina in the late 17th century along with rice seed from India....

Brief ⁶

"Red List Category & Criteria: Least Concern ver 3.1 Year Assessed: 2010 Assessor/s: Rehel, S. Reviewer/s: Narasimhan, D., Ravikumar, K., Gunaga, S. & Juffe Bignoli, D. Contributors: Molur, S. Justification: Commelina caroliniana is an endemic species to the India Subcontinent. It is commonly found in fields, swamps and irrigated fields. It was introduced in South Carolina in the year 1696 and spread across to the southern east part of United States. It is also present in Phillipines and Guam. In India it is found in Andaman, Delhi, Gujarat, Goa, Kerala, Maharastra, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh. The species has been located from 32 localities in the India sub continent. The area of occupancy and extent of occurrence are wide. Data on population trends and conservation has not been reported. It is therefore listed as Least Concern. Conservation Actions: Conservation activities regarding the species has not be reported or is needed."