Asiatic Dayflower (Commelina communis L.) Division - Magnoliaphyta Class - Liliopsida Subclass - Commelinidae Order - Commelinales Family - Commelinaceae Genus - Commelina Status - Annual This plant is a monocotyledon rather than a dicoteyledon, though it gives the appearance of a dicot. This means it is more closely related to grass than to most forbs, or broad-leaved herbs, though it is classified as a forb. Weeds Taxonomic List List by Scientific Name List by Common Name