Commelina attenuata
Also known as: Commelina clavata var. attenuata (J.Koenig ex Vahl) Trimen +2 more
- Commelina clavata var. attenuata (J.Koenig ex Vahl) Trimen
- Commelina rajmahlensis C.B.Clarke
- Commelina repens Roxb. & H.Heyne ex C.B.Clarke
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Commelinaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Naturally occurring in Tropical Asia, Commelina attenuata is an annual belonging to the Commelinaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
Indian Subcontinent
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Assam, Bangladesh, India, Sri Lanka
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Malaya
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms