Commelina ensifolia
Also known as: Commelina ensifolia var. pubescens C.B.Clarke +2 more
- Commelina ensifolia var. pubescens C.B.Clarke
- Commelina lunata B.Heyne ex C.B.Clarke
- Commelina undulata var. setosa 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 ensifolia is a rhizomatous plant belonging to the Commelinaceae family. Originating in Tropical Asia and Australasia, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Commelina, which contains over 200 distinct species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TROPICAL, AUSTRALASIA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia, Indian Subcontinent, Papuasia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
India, New Guinea, New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Sri Lanka, Western Australia