The big dewdrop

Commelina communis var. hortensis

Flower name
The big dewdrop
Scientific name
Commelina communis var. hortensis
Aliasアオバナ, 青花
Place of origincultivated variety
Place of floweringFields and footpaths
Flowering seasonJune, July, August
Language of flowersOld relationships

What is The big dewdrop

The big dewdrop (scientific name: Commelina communis var. hortensis) is a cultivated variety of the wildflower, in the family of the Commelina , which is an improved and enlarged version of the Commelina(scientific name: Commelina communis). It has already existed since the Edo period (1603-1868), when its large blue petals were used as a blue dye. It is also known as 'aobana' (blue flower) due to its flower colour. The plant grows to a height of 1 m and the flowers are 4-5 cm in diameter. The flowers are one-day flowers, blooming early in the morning and wilting by midday. The genus name 'Commelina' is a dedication to two botanists 'of the Commelijn family', the species name 'communis' is Latin for 'common' and 'hortensis' means 'garden cultivar'.

Common name: The big dewdrop, scientific name: Commelina communis var. hortensis, subname: Aobana, origin: Horticultural variety, herb: 100 Leaf length: 100 cm, Leaf margin: entire, Leaf veins: parallel, Symmetrical flowers, bisexual flowers, Inflorescence diameter: clustered to scorpion-shaped, Flower colour: blue, Flower diameter: 4-5 cm, Number of outer petals: 3, Number of inner petals: 3, Inner petals: petaloid, Outer petals: sepal-like, Number of stamens: 6, Number of pistils: 1, Cotyledons: 3, Flowering period: June-July, Fruit type: capsule , seed colour: blackish brown.