Commelina clavata
C.B.Clarke
Willow leaved dayflower
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Description
A herb. The leaves are 9 cm long by 1 cm wide. They are sword shaped and taper to the tip. The sheath is 2 cm long and open with hairs. The fruit is a 2-celled capsule that is constricted in the middle. There are 4 seeds that are 2 mm long.
Edible Uses
The young shoots and leaves are used as food.
Traditional Uses
The young shoots and leaves are used as food.
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Distribution
A tropical plant. It grows in damp or moist places. In Yunnan.
Where It Grows
Asia, Cambodia, China, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, SE Asia, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam,
Notes
There are about 230 Commelina species.
Synonyms
Also Known As
Jalapippali, Jalpipari, Kaina, Kalani, Langulu, Panikanchira, Wangden
References (2)
- Macmillan, H.F. (Revised Barlow, H.S., et al), 1991, Tropical Planting and Gardening. Sixth edition. Malayan Nature Society. Kuala Lumpur. p 356
- Martin, F.W. & Ruberte, R.M., 1979, Edible Leaves of the Tropics. Antillian College Press, Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. p 183
