Belosynapsis kewensis is a monocotyledonous plant in the dayflower family. Commelinoideae is a subfamily of monocotyledonous flowering plants in the dayflower family (Commelinaceae). The scientific name "Commelina" was chosen based on the Asiatic dayflower. The genus name "Commelina" was chosen based on the Asiatic dayflower. Murdannia is a genus of annual or perennial monocotyledonous flowering plants in the dayflower family. For example, some blue hues were derived from dayflower petals. The Asiatic dayflower ("Commelina communis") is probably the best known species in the West. Recent pharmacological investigations have revealed that the Asiatic dayflower contains at least five active compounds. Cartonema is a genus of perennial or annual monocotyledonous flowering plants in the dayflower family. Commelina orchidophylla is a monocotyledonous, herbaceous plant in the dayflower family from south-central Africa. The Asiatic dayflower plant serves as the type species for its large genus.