PLANTAE / PHANEROGAMAE / ANTHOPHYTA / COMMELINALES / COMMELINACEAE / COMMELINEAE / COMMELINA / ECKLONIANA
Chamaephytes, glabrous except for some long white straggling hairs; stems annual spreading, arising from a knobbly rootstock bearing long, fusiform, dark roots covered by root hairs. Stems c. 200-350 mm long, inter-nodes up to c. 90 mm long. Leaves linear-acuminate to ovate-acuminate, 60-100 mm long, (-3)8-25 mm broad, pale grey-green. Spathes solitary, obliquely funnelform, broad and short, recurved, 10-15 mm long, on straight, patent peduncles 10-25 mm long. Upper cyme exserted, 1-flowered, lower with flowers just exserted. Petals blue. Capsule quadrate, flat, c. 5 mm long; the dorsal locule not developed, the raised margin constricted between 4 seeds; seeds globose, tuberculate, c. 2 mm diam. From: Obermeyer, AA; Faden, RB. 1985. Commelinaceae. Fl. S. Africa 4(2): 23-60. [CC BY]
Perennial herb, 0.1-0.6 m high; with spreading stems arising from a knobby rootstock; pubescent. Leaves pale grey-green, linear-acuminate; 60-100 x 3-25 mm; sheath with white hairs at mouth; abaxial surface pubescent; adaxial surface glabrous. Spathe solitary, funnel-shaped, falcate. Inflorescence of 2 cymes; upper cyme exserted, 1-flowered; lower 5-flowered. Flowers: petals unequal, blue. Ovary with 2 ovules in each of 2 anterior chambers and 1 ovule in dorsal chamber; style terete; stigma simple. Flowering time Oct.-Mar. Fruit a flat capsule; dorsal locule not developed. From: Magwaza, ZL; Bredenkamp, CL. 2019. Commelinaceae. In: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(3): 1687-1691. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Sparsely white-hairy perennial with annual stems to 35 cm from a knobbly rootstock. Leaves linear, hairy. Flowers blue, spathes obliquely fused, mucilaginous inside. From: Manning, JC; Goldblatt, P. 2012. Commelinaceae. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 83-83. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Perennial herb, up to 400 mm tall. Roots thick. Spathes obliquely fused, mucilaginous inside when flowering. Capsule quadrate. Leaves usually linear, soft, smooth. Cymes 2. Seeds globose, with a reticulate testa. Flowers blue. From: Retief, E; Herman, PPJ. 1997. Plants of the northern provinces of South Africa: Keys and diagnostic characters. Strelitzia 6: 1-681. National Botanical Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Usually growing in rocky habitats. From: Obermeyer, AA; Faden, RB. 1985. Commelinaceae. Fl. S. Africa 4(2): 23-60. [CC BY]
Weed in moist or well-drained soil and forests. Drakensberg Grassland, Indigenous Forests, Albany Thicket. From: Magwaza, ZL; Bredenkamp, CL. 2019. Commelinaceae. In: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(3): 1687-1691. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Grassland, bushveld, rocky situations, disturbed areas. From: Retief, E; Herman, PPJ. 1997. Plants of the northern provinces of South Africa: Keys and diagnostic characters. Strelitzia 6: 1-681. National Botanical Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Widespread in Southern Africa; found as far north as Ethiopia. From: Obermeyer, AA; Faden, RB. 1985. Commelinaceae. Fl. S. Africa 4(2): 23-60. [CC BY]
Humansdorp to Ethiopia. From: Manning, JC; Goldblatt, P. 2012. Commelinaceae. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 83-83. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
November
120 to 2134 m
This map contains point-based occurrences at different locations
Occurrence in the Flora of Southern Africa (FSA) countries and South African provinces. Residence status indicates if a taxon is indigenous, endemic, naturalised or invasive in a specific region. This data is based on specimen records and literature
FSA
SA
BOT
NAM
ESW
LES
WC
EC
NC
FS
GA
KZN
LP
MP
NW
Absent
Indigenous
Endemic
Naturalised
Invasive
Names and Sources
| Common name | Language | Reference/barcode | Published as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ecklon's blue commelina | English | Magwaza, ZL; Bredenkamp, CL. 2019. Commelinaceae. In: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(3): 1687-1691. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. |
Classification
KINGDOM Plantae
SUBKINGDOM Phanerogamae
PHYLUM Anthophyta
ORDER Commelinales
FAMILY Commelinaceae
TRIBE Commelineae
GENUS Commelina
SPECIES eckloniana
143 results for Commelina eckloniana Kunth
Year
Barcode: PRE0083443-0 Collector(s) & number: Jenkins, TJ, TRV 10237 | 1911-2-
South Africa, Mpumalanga, GODWANE RIVER
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0554123-0 Collector(s) & number: Kluge, JP, 2159 | 1979-12-12
South Africa, Mpumalanga, SABIE; MAC MAC NAT. RES.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0083475-0 Collector(s) & number: Strey, RG, 4979 | 1964-1-9
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, UBOMBO DIST.; MBAZWANE
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0475268-0 Collector(s) & number: Kluge, JP, 662 | 1975-1-21
South Africa, Mpumalanga, WITKLIP
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0616470-0 Collector(s) & number: Fourie, E, 640 | 1980-11-
South Africa, Mpumalanga, KLEIN OLIFANTS RIVE; C.2 KM FROM FORT MERENSKY, AT AASVOELKRANZ
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0040092-0 Collector(s) & number: Lawn, JG, 1841 | 1950-12-17
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Zululand District. On Empangeni Road 8m out from Eshowe.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0083471-0 Collector(s) & number: Mngomezulu, SB, 2 | 1961-9-27
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, HLABISA DIST.; HLUHLUWE GAME RES.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0083516-0 Collector(s) & number: Huntley, BJ, 1102 | 1968-1-28
South Africa, Limpopo, PERCY FYFE NAT RES
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0765637-0 Collector(s) & number: Steenkamp, LP, 365 | 2006-3-2
South Africa, Eastern Cape, Mpofu Hut. Mpofu Game Reserve upper catchment area. Blinkwater River.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0052946-0 Collector(s) & number: Strey, RG, 4979 | 1964-1-9
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Ubombo District. Bazwana.
General notes: Small blue flowers. Flowering in NH garden October 1965.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0048803-0 Collector(s) & number: Mngomezulu, SB, 2 | 1961-9-27
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Hlabisa District. Hluhluwe Game Reserve.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0840630-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Wyk, B-E, 1384 | 1986-1-9
South Africa, Eastern Cape, Zuurberg National Park.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0083433-0 Collector(s) & number: Van der Schijff, HP, 1526 | 1953-1-13
South Africa, Mpumalanga, KRUGER NAT. PARK; NAHPE
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0066326-0 Collector(s) & number: Ross, JH, 1591 | 1965-11-6
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Pinetown District. Krantzkloof Nature Reserve.
General notes: Growing in grassland on edge of small dam. Flowers pale blue, stamens yellow.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: LNBG$0001198-0 Collector(s) & number: Muller, PJ, 2462 | 1972-2-25
South Africa, Mpumalanga, Vertroosting Natuur Reservaat, 12 km Suid van Sabie.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0462155-0 Collector(s) & number: Clarke, B, 1388 | 1985-10-3
South Africa, Limpopo, At outskirts of Messina: Near road to Louis Trichardt.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0683472-0 Collector(s) & number: Culverwell, J, 1248 | 1979-1-8
Eswatini, LUBOMBO MNTNS.; BLUE JAY RANCH; S OF UMBULUZI GORGE. RIDGE BELOW OLD FARM-HOUSE. 5 KM NW OF MHLUMENI/COBA BORDERPO
General notes: Semi-shade next to dense bush and scrub around rocky outcrop. Level, rocky and few grasses. Solitary; infrequent and local.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0083432-0 Collector(s) & number: Van der Schijff, HP, 4910 | 1960-1-6
South Africa, Mpumalanga, MARIEPSKOP; KLASERIE; KLASERIE PIEKNIEK HUT
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0612500-0 Collector(s) & number: van Rooyen, N, 3380 | 1981-2-4
South Africa, Limpopo, VENDA; MABILIGWE-BOSPAD
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0041971-0 Collector(s) & number: Ward, CJ, 1856 | 1953-11-28
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Zululand District. Hluhluwe Game Reserve.
General notes: In sand amongst grasses in open treeveld. Common. Flowers blue.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0083464-0 Collector(s) & number: Obermeyer, AA, TRV 30394 | 1931-11-
South Africa, Limpopo, ZOUTPANSBERG; ENTABENI
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0355666-0 Collector(s) & number: Hanekom, WJ, 1987 | 1972-12-11
South Africa, Limpopo, MAGOEBASKLOOF; FRANSCHHOEK FARM GEDEELTE 16
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: LNBG$0001193-0 Collector(s) & number: Buitendag, EL, 542 | 1970-5-26
South Africa, Mpumalanga, Nelspruit, Lowveld Botanic Garden, Hall & Sons side.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0083445-0 Collector(s) & number: Hutchinson, J, 2229 | 1928-12-
South Africa, Limpopo, WOODBUSH
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0670398-0 Collector(s) & number: van Dam, G, PRE 57488 | 1917-2-
South Africa, North West, RUSTENBURG.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0631998-0 Collector(s) & number: Siebert, F, 1955 | 2002-2-17
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Newcastle. Rotsvas. Ingogo.
General notes: Tall dry grassland. Slope: gentle. Flowers: purple-blue.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0023813-0 Collector(s) & number: Thode, HJ, A468 | 1924-12-
South Africa, Gauteng, Transvaal District. Wonderboom Pretoria.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0058738-0 Collector(s) & number: Moll, EJ, 3686 | 1967-11-19
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Jozini.
General notes: Kloof. Moist, herb.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0511691-0 Collector(s) & number: Breijer, HG, 2555 | 1917-10-
South Africa, Mpumalanga, NELSPRUIT
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0066349-0 Collector(s) & number: Ross, JH, 1578 | 1965-8-4
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Durban District, Durban, Edwin Swales V.C. Drive.
General notes: Prostrate spreading herb growing on moist white sand in burnt grassland. Flowers white in bud, purplish - blue when older.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0083457-0 Collector(s) & number: Breijer, HG, TRV 19424 | 1919-2-
South Africa, Limpopo, LOUIS TRICHARDT
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0514230-0 Collector(s) & number: Janse, AJT, 74 | 1906-12-24
South Africa, Gauteng, ZUSTERSTROOM
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0083430-0 Collector(s) & number: Thode, A 468 | 1924-12-
South Africa, Gauteng, PRETORIA DIST.; WONDERBOOM
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0475453-0 Collector(s) & number: Anderson, PJ, A73 | 1975-11-6
South Africa, Mpumalanga, LYDENBURG; DE KUILEN FARM 9 MI. SE. OF LYDENBURG
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0083455-0 Collector(s) & number: Scheepers, JC, SKF 1106 | 1960-2-
South Africa, Limpopo, LETABA DIST; WESTFALIA ESTATES
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: LNBG$0001194-0 Collector(s) & number: Buitendag, EL, 542 | 1970-5-26
South Africa, Mpumalanga, Nelspruit, Lowveld Botanic Garden, Hall & Sons side.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0083444-0 Collector(s) & number: Codd, LEW, 5003 | 1949-2-5
South Africa, Mpumalanga, NELSPRUIT DIST.; KRUGER NAT. PARK; 1 MI. E. OF SKUKUZA ON LOWER SABIE RD.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0878527-0 Collector(s) & number: Bester, SP, 17074 | 2021-12-15
South Africa, Limpopo, Ellisras District. D'Nyala Nature Reserve. Farm: Rivers Bend 591 LQ. 23°44'42.15"S 27°46'54.58"E.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0049319-0 Collector(s) & number: Mngomezulu, SB, 2 | 1961-9-27
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Hlabisa District. Hluhluwe Game Reserve.
General notes: Herb growing amongst grasses on loamy soil. Common. Flowers blue. Altitude: c. 1650ft.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0618139-0 Collector(s) & number: Brenan, JPM, 14101 | 1976-2-4
South Africa, Transvaal, PRETORIA; 5 KM SOUTH OF PIENAARS RIVER
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0066346-0 Collector(s) & number: Ross, JH, 1580 | 1965-8-30
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Durban District. Durban, Overport, Silver Oak Avenue.
General notes: Semi prostrate herb growing on red berea sand. Flowers pale blue.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: LNBG$0001195-0 Collector(s) & number: Kluge, JP, 2159 | 1979-12-12
South Africa, Mpumalanga, Graskop, Mac-Mac Nature Reserve.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0083470-0 Collector(s) & number: West, O, 1795 | 1940-2-25
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, ESTCOURT
General notes: Common in shade.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0083451-0 Collector(s) & number: Gilfillan, DF, 1481 | 1898-2-
South Africa, Gauteng, JEPPESTOWN RIDGE
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0120059-0 Collector(s) & number: Abbott, ATD, 6416 | 1994-10-16
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Umtamvuna Nature Reserve, Fish Eagle Trail.
General notes: River forest, sandy loam, sandstone. Forb in semi-shade on low shrubs. Flowers white/pale blue. Grid Ref: 3031AA/AB.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0140291-0 Collector(s) & number: Styles, DGA, 4878 | 2014-11-1
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Cato Ridge.
General notes: Dimensions given for the taxon (spathe length) in Obermeyer (FSA) do not appear to be correct.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: LNBG$0001200-0 Collector(s) & number: Onderstall, JJH, 1074 | 1983-11-22
South Africa, Mpumalanga, Nelspruit, 28 Rhenosterkop JU 195.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0839545-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Wyk, B-E, 1079 | 1986-1-7
South Africa, Eastern Cape, Zuurberg National Park.
General notes: Forest. Flowers blue. Occasional. Ex R.A.U. Herbarium, Johannesburg
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0532878-0 Collector(s) & number: Barrett, SCH, 58 | 1969-10-16
Eswatini, TSHANENI; LOWVELD
General notes: Weed of Riceland areas on canal and paddy banks.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0083449-0 Collector(s) & number: Galpin, EE, 13471 | 1934-12-13
South Africa, Limpopo, POTGIETERSRUST DIST.; NABOOMFONTEIN; ON MT. SIDE
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0618140-0 Collector(s) & number: Brenan, JPM, 14117 | 1976-2-5
South Africa, Limpopo, TZANEEN; WOODBUSH NEAR TZANEEN. IN LUSH GROWTH NEAR TRACK IN FOREST
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0488907-0 Collector(s) & number: Botha, DJ, 1831 | 1976-11-25
South Africa, North West, POTCHEFSTROOM DIST.; GERHARDMINNEBRON
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0084837-0 Collector(s) & number: Jacobsen, NHG, 1637 | 1970-12-29
South Africa, North West, RUSTENBURG NAT. RES.
General notes: Growing amongst grass.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0703821-0 Collector(s) & number: Compton, RH, 26628 | 1957-2-8
Eswatini, STEGI DIST.; ISATEKI BEACON
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0034250-0 Collector(s) & number: Schmidt, H, 45 | 1942-9-
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Darnall.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0658424-0 Collector(s) & number: Ferguson, W, 51 | 1983-3-
South Africa, North West, SANDVELD NATUURRES.; BLOEMHOFDAM
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE1025353-0 Collector(s) & number: Kwinda, M, 105 | 2024-2-8
South Africa, Limpopo, Waterberg District. Syringa Sands Game Farm, Rhenosterpoort 233 KQ Farm.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0083426-0 Collector(s) & number: van Nouhuys, JJ, PRE 38039 | 1927--
South Africa, Limpopo, ZOUTPANSBERG DIST.; LOUIS TRICHARDT; SLOPE OVERLOOKING LOUIS TRICHARDT ON RD. TO WYLLIESPOORT
General notes: Flowered in D.O.B. Gardens Pretoria.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0111855-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Vuuren, DRJ, 1557 | 1962-11-15
South Africa, Limpopo, PIETERSBURG DIST.; UNIVERSITY COLLEGE O; 18 MI. E. OF PIETERSBURG ON ROAD TO TZANEEN ON CAMPUS
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0083474-0 Collector(s) & number: Strey, RG, 4681 | 1963-1-27
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, INGWAVUMA DIST.; LEBOMBO MTS.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0658291-0 Collector(s) & number: Krijt, H, 69 | 1981-2-14
South Africa, Limpopo, MOGOL NAT.RES.; ON FARM WITBANK 647 LO ABOVE HIGH WATER LEVEL OF H. STRYDOM DAM. MOUNTAIN SLOPE
General notes: On mountain slope in mixed bushveld. Moderate slope. Red gritty soil.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0084853-0 Collector(s) & number: Bremekamp, CEB, 57 | 1931-1-16
South Africa, Limpopo, ZOUTPANSBERG; BLAAUWBERG; LEIPZIG
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: LNBG$0001197-0 Collector(s) & number: Buitendag, EL, 1190 | 1978-11-2
South Africa, Mpumalanga, Nelspruit Nature Reserve Municipal area.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: LNBG$0001196-0 Collector(s) & number: Kluge, JP, 662 | 1975-1-21
South Africa, Mpumalanga, Witklip.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0561459-0 Collector(s) & number: Nichols, GR, 1253 | 1991-3-18
South Africa, Mpumalanga, Sabie River. Transect line (IE).
General notes: Riverine edge. In shade. Herb. Flowers: blue.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0083436-0 Collector(s) & number: Muller, PJ, 2462 | 1972-2-25
South Africa, Mpumalanga, SABIE; VERTROOSTING NAT. RE; 12 KM.S. VAN SABIE
General notes: Grasveld Oostelike helling.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0083442-0 Collector(s) & number: Gough, LH, TRV 4689 | 1907-12-
South Africa, Limpopo, WOODBUSH
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0665937-0 Collector(s) & number: van Rooyen, N, 2416 | 1979-12-
South Africa, Limpopo, WATERBERGE; ELLISRAS DIST.; SCHURFBANKSHOEK, 45 KM N VAN VAALWATER OP BEAUTY PAD.
General notes: Goedgedreineerde sandgrond.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0066344-0 Collector(s) & number: Strey, RG, 10017 | 1970-10-24
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Gibraltar.
General notes: Grassland. Blue flowers. 4 seed in capsule.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0083456-0 Collector(s) & number: Collins, MC, TRV 6986 | 1908-12-10
South Africa, North West, RUSTENBURG
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0084835-0 Collector(s) & number: Repton, JE, 1604 | 1944-2-4
South Africa, Gauteng, PRETORIA DIST.; WONDERBOOM RES.; SLOPE OF MAGALIESBERG
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0083447-0 Collector(s) & number: Breijer, HG, TRV 25136 | 1915-1-
South Africa, Limpopo, ZOUTPANSBERG; GRIFFIN MINE
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0357593-0 Collector(s) & number: Nel, MDS, 209 | 1972-1-
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, PONGOLA BOSVELDPLAAS
General notes: Klein kruidagtige plantjie met pers blomme wat tussen blare uitkom. Plant height ± 20-30 cm hoog tussen gras op koppie.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0656513-0 Collector(s) & number: Onderstall, JJH, 1074 | 1983-11-22
South Africa, Mpumalanga, NELSPRUIT DISTR.; 28 RHENOSTERKOP ON GRANITE OUTCROPS
General notes: Sour Bushveld. Wooded grassland.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0066362-0 Collector(s) & number: Ross, JH, 2341 | 1970-3-5
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Mkuze Game Reserve, near Rest Camp.
General notes: Small semi-erect herb growing in loam under Acacia burkei. Flowers pale blue.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0066357-0 Collector(s) & number: Nel, MDS, 213 | --
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Pongola Bosveldplaas.
General notes: Plant amongst grass and on rocky hilltop. Flowers blue.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0083441-0 Collector(s) & number: de Gem, H, PRE 38046 | 1945-3-4
South Africa, Limpopo, TZANEEN DIST.; IN PLANTATIONS IN DIST.
General notes: Grassy like plant occuring in all the plantations in the mountains of the Tzaneen district.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0083462-0 Collector(s) & number: Prosser, LN, 1850 | 1953-1-6
South Africa, Gauteng, JOHANNESBURG; LINKSFIELD RIDGE; ON KOPPIE
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0094970-0 Collector(s) & number: Scharf, HT, 1155 | 1974-2-18
South Africa, Eastern Cape, UITENHAGE DIV.; GROENDAL DAM RES.; ZWARTKOPS CATCHMENT BASIN
General notes: Clearing on slope, shady place. Dry bush riverine forest transition. Sandy soil and organic matter. Very frequent locally. Rather profusely growing.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0083428-0 Collector(s) & number: Compton, RH, 25362 | 1956-1-18
Eswatini, MBABANE DIST.; PALWANE VALLEY
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0083460-0 Collector(s) & number: Young, RGN, PRE 27313 | 1926-1-
South Africa, Gauteng, JOHANNESBURG
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0142510-0 Collector(s) & number: Styles, DGA, 3814 | 2012-11-18
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Harrison Flats; near Cato Ridge, inland of Durban.
General notes: Only a few noted.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0083446-0 Collector(s) & number: Thode, A 469 | 1924-12-
South Africa, Limpopo, WARMBATHS
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0083472-0 Collector(s) & number: Moll, EJ, 3686 | 1967-11-19
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, JOZINI; IN KLOOF
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0083463-0 Collector(s) & number: Scheepers, JC, 1205 | 1962-3-21
South Africa, Limpopo, LETABA DIST; DUIWELSKLOOF; WESTFALIA ESTATES AT ROSENDAL BELOW UPPER WATERFALLS IN KLOOF
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0083435-0 Collector(s) & number: Theron, JJ, 879 | 1934-12-18
South Africa, Transvaal, POTCHEFSTROOM DIST.; LAERSBERG
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0652978-0 Collector(s) & number: Deall, GB, 1252 | 1981-11-13
South Africa, Mpumalanga, FRANKFORT FOR. RES.; RELEVE GBD 81083
General notes: Component of short closed shrubland occuring on exposed.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0053899-0 Collector(s) & number: Strey, RG, 4681 | 1963-1-27
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Ingwavuma District. Lebombo Mountains.
General notes: Forest. Blue flowers.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0083427-0 Collector(s) & number: Leendertz, R, 72 | 1904-3-20
South Africa, Gauteng, PRETORIA KOPPIES
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0083476-0 Collector(s) & number: Brink, E, 152 | 1970-10-23
South Africa, Eastern Cape, BATHURST RES. STA.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0537987-0 Collector(s) & number: Mauve, AA, 5037B | 1978-2-1
South Africa, Gauteng, 68 KM. N. OF BRONKHORSTSPRUIT ON RD. TO GROBLERSDAL KOPPIES W. OF RD.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0664899-0 Collector(s) & number: Raal, P, 159 | 1985-2-14
South Africa, Limpopo, PARKFIELD 725 MS
General notes: Tall open woodland. Steep slope. Red sandy loam in shallow pockets.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0083437-0 Collector(s) & number: Jacobsen, NHG, 2241 | 1972-2-11
South Africa, Limpopo, STERKRIVIERDAM NAT.
General notes: Diplorhynchus woodland.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0618225-0 Collector(s) & number: Brenan, JPM, 14182 | 1976-2-12
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, ZULULAND; LEBOMBO MOUNTAINS; NEAR JOZINI HOTEL, JOZINI HOTEL
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0083453-0 Collector(s) & number: McCallum, IMS, 137/013 | 1919-1-22
South Africa, Limpopo, ZOUTPANSBERG; NEW AGATHA
General notes: This plant grows in vleis and in old cultivated lands.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0083439-0 Collector(s) & number: Van der Schijff, HP, 6018 | 1962-1-9
South Africa, Mpumalanga, PILGRIMS REST DIST.; MARIEPSKOP; NR. REITZ GRAVE
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0083434-0 Collector(s) & number: Codd, LEW, 890 | 1946-3-2
South Africa, Gauteng, PRETORIA DIST.; HORNS NEK; SLOPE OF PASS
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0066345-0 Collector(s) & number: Nel, MDS, 209 | --
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Pongola Bosveldplaas.
General notes: Small herbaceous plant with purple flowers subtended by leaves. Plant ñ 20 - 30cm high amongst grass on cup.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: LNBG$0001199-0 Collector(s) & number: Kluge, JP, 662 | 1975-1-21
South Africa, Mpumalanga, Witklip.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0141708-0 Collector(s) & number: Styles, DGA, 4994 | 2014-12-12
South Africa, Mpumalanga, Within 100 m of GPS position, between Iswepe and Amsterdam.
General notes: Uncommon.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0823176-0 Collector(s) & number: Prentice, CA, 104A | 1997-4-18
South Africa, Mpumalanga, 18 km from Lydenburg turn off on Lydenburg-Machadodorp Road; Badfontein Farm, opposite the Braam Raubenheimer Dam (Kwena Dam); Marantan Hiking Trail. Hill slope.
General notes: Forest. Sandy loam soil. Damp. Partial shade. Gentle slope. Biotic effect: none seen. Herb 0.1 m tall. Fruit present. Growing in forest patch. Only 2 plants seen.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0083501-0 Collector(s) & number: Bos, JJ, 1186 | 1964-1-25
South Africa, Limpopo, DUIWELSKLOOF; WESTFALIA ESTATE
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0023814-0 Collector(s) & number: Thode, HJ, A469 | 1924-12-
South Africa, Limpopo, Transvaal District. Warmbaths.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0032307-0 Collector(s) & number: West, O, 1795 | 1940-2-25
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Estcourt. Pasture Research Station.
General notes: Thornveld. Altiutde: ñ 4000ft. Herb scrambling. Blue. Common in shade.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0084852-0 Collector(s) & number: Junod, HA, 77 | --
South Africa, Limpopo, MAROVUNI; BORDERS OF WOODS
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE1025221-0 Collector(s) & number: Molele, K, 110 | 2024-2-7
South Africa, Limpopo, Syringa Sands Game Reserve Farm, Rhenosterpoort 233 KQ Farm.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0618138-0 Collector(s) & number: Brenan, JPM, 14195 | 1976-2-12
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, ZULULAND; UBOMBO; LEBOMBO MOUNTAINS PONGOLA POORT
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0083438-0 Collector(s) & number: Porter, RN, 269 | 1970-2-17
South Africa, Transvaal, TIMBAVATI GAME RES.; MORGENZON FARM
General notes: Marula Savanna. Occuring under shady trees.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0616469-0 Collector(s) & number: Fourie, E, 2342 | 1980-11-
South Africa, Limpopo, ELMESTON; NOOIT VERWACHT 635 LQ FARM, 5 KM NORTH OF ELMESTON ON ROAD TO ELLISRAS
General notes: On rocky hill in Combretum apiculatum veld with Grewia and Dichrstachys in abundance. Gentle slope. Gritty, pink, sandy soil.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0083452-0 Collector(s) & number: McCallum, IMS, PRE 38056 | 1919-3-10
South Africa, Limpopo, NEW AGATHA
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0116291-0 Collector(s) & number: Matthews, WS, 1243 | 1993-3-12
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Sileza Nature Reserve, sand forest, Gondetembe Pan area.
General notes: Woodland/sand forest, well drained sandy soil. Shade. Plant 15cm hgih. Flowers blue.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0766854-0 Collector(s) & number: von Staden, D, 40 | 2006-3-1
South Africa, Eastern Cape, Public road to Mpofu Game Reserve; ± 3 km before reception. Next to Blinkwater River.
General notes: Riverine thicket. Intrusive rock. Plants on river banks.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0083468-0 Collector(s) & number: Jacobsen, NHG, 1670 | 1970-12-30
South Africa, North West, RUSTENBURG NAT. RES.; ON SLOPE
General notes: Growing amongst grass on slope. Quartzite soil.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0028728-0 Collector(s) & number: Gerstner, J, 2016 | 1936-2-3
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Zululand District. Ngotshe.
General notes: Habitat: on red soil. Herb - 1ft in height. Flower - pale lilac.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0083429-0 Collector(s) & number: Codd, LEW, 9042 | 1955-1-12
South Africa, Limpopo, PIETERSBURG; BLAAUWBERG; AT TRIG. BEACON
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0726494-0 Collector(s) & number: Chadwick, SE, 275 | 1987-11-14
South Africa, Limpopo, DERDEPOORT; BUFFELSDORING FARM
General notes: Red sandy soil. Growing in clumps of grass under trees, shaded.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0083473-0 Collector(s) & number: Wells, MJ, 1052 | 1957-1-7
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, NAGLE DAM
General notes: Bed of dry stream.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0537988-0 Collector(s) & number: Mauve, AA, 5037A | 1978-2-1
South Africa, Gauteng, 68 KM. N. OF BRONKHORSTSPRUIT ON RD. TO GROBLERSDAL KOPPIES W. OF RD.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0514246-0 Collector(s) & number: Leendertz, R, TRV 3529 | 1907-11-
South Africa, Gauteng, PRETORIA; NR. APIESRIVER
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0066348-0 Collector(s) & number: Ross, JH, 1587 | 1965-11-6
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Pinetown District. Krantzkloof Nature Reserve.
General notes: Semi prostrate herb growing in white sand on margin of dam. Flowers blue, stamens yellow.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0466114-0 Collector(s) & number: Deall, GB, 1406 | 1982-2-26
South Africa, Mpumalanga, Sabie: Releve np. GBD 82096.
General notes: Component of low open woodlands occuring on North East facing exposed slope of a ridge with fairly shallow soil. Conf. L. Fish.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0083431-0 Collector(s) & number: Jenkins, TJ, TRV 6772 | 1909-1-
South Africa, Mpumalanga, WATERVAL ONDER
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0083440-0 Collector(s) & number: Galpin, EE, 1188 | 1890-12-16
South Africa, Mpumalanga, BARBERTON; HILLSIDE AT AVOCA
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0083458-0 Collector(s) & number: Murray, DP, 617 | 1930-1-
South Africa, Gauteng, JOHANNESBURG; NR. JOHANNESBURG
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0083459-0 Collector(s) & number: Sidey, JL, 1453 | 1948-2-10
South Africa, Limpopo, WATERBERG DIST.; WARMBATHS; 8 MI. N. OF WARMBATHS IN WATERBERG HILLS
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0083454-0 Collector(s) & number: Bos, JJ, 1236 | 1964-11-1
South Africa, Limpopo, DUIWELSKLOOF; WESTFALIA ESTATE; FAIRY GLEN
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0838603-0 Collector(s) & number: Dye, T, 80 | 1984-2-6
South Africa, Mpumalanga, Pilgrims Rest dist.: Sabie: Witklip Forest Station (White River).
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0664883-0 Collector(s) & number: van Rooyen, N, 2180 | 1979-11-16
South Africa, Gauteng, PRETORIA; ROODEPLAATDAM N. R.; KOPPIE N
General notes: Effense helling. Kom hier en daar voor, wydversreid.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0240652-0 Collector(s) & number: Botha, DJ, 731 | 1973-11-27
South Africa, Transvaal, MAGALIESBERG; PLAAS ELANDSKRAAL TUSSEN HEKPOORT EN MARICANA BO-OP MAGALIESBERG
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0083469-0 Collector(s) & number: Strey, RG, 10017 | 1970-10-24
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, GIBRALTAR
General notes: 4 seed in capsule.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0476401-0 Collector(s) & number: Lambrechts, A, 69 | 1970-3-6
South Africa, Gauteng, HEIDELBERG DIST.; SUIKERBOSRAND NAT. R
General notes: Acacia karoo veld.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0039540-0 Collector(s) & number: Lawn, JG, 1513 | 1950-2-
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Zululand District. Empangeni Road.
General notes: Flowers blue.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0589412-0 Collector(s) & number: Masombuka, AS, 217 | 2004-3-31
South Africa, Limpopo, Lapalala Wilderness. On the road from Kolobe at the edge of the escarp, South-west of Mosetse school.
General notes: Habitat: escarpment. Moderate slope. Annual herb.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
This map contains point-based occurrences at different locations
2019
SERIES CHAPTER
Commelinaceae Magwaza, ZL; Bredenkamp, CLIn: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(3)1687-1691
South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria
2012
SERIES CHAPTER
Commelinaceae Manning, JC; Goldblatt, PIn: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 83-83
South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria
1997
SERIES
Plants of the northern provinces of South Africa: Keys and diagnostic characters Retief, E; Herman, PPJStrelitzia 6: 1-681
National Botanical Institute, Pretoria
1985
1929
PERIODICAL/JOURNAL
Commelina eckloniana Kunth Phillips, EP; Letty, CLFlowering Plants of South Africa 9: , t.326
No results found for Commelina eckloniana Kunth
Status and criteria
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Assessor(s)
Plantae Coordinator
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