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Chicken Herbs (genus Commelina)
Observed on:
Apr 17, 2026 · 9:55 AM CDT
📍22.829, -80.337
The original observation created by me is published on iNaturalist: original observation
Field Notes
Observation of April 17, 2026.
Sunny morning, temperature 22°C and humidity 90%. Observation begins near a small urbanisation in a rural area.
Small bluish flowers from a plant that seems to be creeping because the leaves spread through a single stem, ending in a flower with very striking bluish petals and yellow pistils in the center. All the flowers seen have the same number of petals: two rounded petals, very soft to the touch.
I collected flower and leaf samples for detailed observation with a magnifying glass.
The leaves are an intense green with the underside lighter. The upper side of the leaf is rough and has small stiff white hairs. Some leaves seem to have a kind of white spot, not apparently part of the plant itself (maybe a disease or some insect).
The ground where the small flowering plant was found is sandy, dry, with rocks that I identify (I could be wrong) as limestone or calcareous.
Some approximate measurements taken in the field using a ruler:
- Flower size: ~2 cm
- Leaf size: ~4.2 cm
Summary of Commelina – Source: Wikipedia
Commelina is a genus of herbaceous perennial plants in the family Commelinaceae. It includes about 200 species, among them Commelina communis, C. diffusa and C. erecta.
Main characteristics:
- Flowers typically with two large showy petals (blue or purple) and a third small white petal.
- The genus was named by Linnaeus in honor of three botanist brothers named Commelin: the two large petals represent the two famous brothers, and the small petal symbolizes the third, less known one.
- They grow in urban soils, abandoned gardens and places with partial shade or filtered light.
- They attract bees, butterflies and birds.
- Some species (such as Commelina benghalensis) are edible and used as a vegetable in Southeast Asia and Africa.
Taxonomic information:
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Order: Commelinales
- Family: Commelinaceae
Selected species mentioned in the article:
- Commelina benghalensis
- Commelina communis
- Commelina diffusa
- Commelina erecta
- Commelina tuberosa (rosilla de México)
Source: Wikipedia, article "Commelina"
🔗 Original link: https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commelina
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Hierbas del Pollo (género Commelina)
Observado el:
17 abr. 2026 · 9:55 CDT
📍22.829, -80.337
La observación original creada por mí se encuentra publicada en iNaturalist: observación original
Notas
Observación del 17 de abril del 2026.
Mañana soleada, temperatura de 22°C y una humedad del 90%. Se inicia la observación cerca de una pequeña urbanización en una zona rural.
Flores pequeñas de color azulado, de una planta que parece ser rastrera ya que las hojas se extiende a través de un tallo único, terminado en flor de pétalos azulados muy llamativos y en el centro pistilos amarillos. Todas las flores vistas presentan la misma cantidad de pétalos, dos pétalos redondeados muy suaves al tacto.
Extraje muestras de flor y hojas para observación detallada con lupa.
Las hojas son de un color verde intenso con la zona del reverso más clara, la zona superior de la hoja presenta rugosidad y pequeños pelos blancos rígidos. Algunas hojas parecen tener una especie de mancha blanca, no parece ser de la propia planta (quizás puede ser alguna enfermedad o algún insecto).
El terreno donde se encontró la pequeña planta con flores es arenoso, seco y con presencia de rocas que identifico (puedo equivocarme) como calizas o calcáreas.
Algunas medidas aproximadas tomadas en campo usando regla:
- Tamaño de las flores: ~2 cm
- Tamaño de las hojas: ~4.2 cm
Resumen de Commelina – Fuente: Wikipedia
Commelina es un género de plantas herbáceas y perennes de la familia Commelinaceae. Incluye unas 200 especies, entre ellas Commelina communis, C. diffusa y C. erecta.
Características principales:
- Flores típicamente con dos pétalos grandes y vistosos (azules o morados) y un tercer pétalo pequeño y blanco.
- El nombre del género fue elegido por Linneo en honor a tres hermanos botánicos apellidados Commelin: los dos pétalos grandes representan a los dos hermanos famosos, y el pétalo pequeño simboliza al tercero, menos conocido.
- Crecen en suelos urbanos, jardines abandonados y lugares con sombra parcial o luz filtrada.
- Atraen abejas, mariposas y pájaros.
- Algunas especies (como Commelina benghalensis) son comestibles y se usan como verdura en el sudeste de Asia y África.
Información taxonómica:
- Reino: Plantae
- Orden: Commelinales
- Familia: Commelinaceae
Especies seleccionadas mencionadas en el artículo:
- Commelina benghalensis
- Commelina communis
- Commelina diffusa
- Commelina erecta
- Commelina tuberosa (rosilla de México)
Fuente: Wikipedia, artículo "Commelina"
🔗 Enlace original: https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commelina
I sincerely want to thank you for taking the time to read this article. Your support means a lot to me and motivates me to continue sharing content that can be useful and interesting for you. If you found this article helpful or enjoyed reading it, I would greatly appreciate your comments. Best wishes!
| I’m Ernesto, a Cuban passionate about art and writing. Always learning, always growing. Excited to share and learn more every day! I write about art, drawing, video games, nature, and review the things I like. My goal is to inspire and connect with others through my creative journey. |
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