Commelina albescens
Also known as: Commelina albescens var. hirsutissima Chiov. +2 more
- Commelina albescens var. hirsutissima Chiov.
- Commelina multicaulis Hochst. ex C.B.Clarke
- Commelina schimperiana Hochst. ex C.B.Clarke
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Commelinaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.
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Commelina albescens is a rhizomatous plant within the Commelinaceae family. It is found natively in Africa, Temperate Asia, and Tropical Asia. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
Arabian Peninsula, East Tropical Africa, Indian Subcontinent, Northeast Tropical Africa, South Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Chad, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gulf States, India, Kenya, Malawi, Oman, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Socotra, Somalia, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, West Himalaya, Yemen