Commelina obliqua
Family: Commelinaceae
What it is like
A stout herb. It tends to lie over.
There are about 230 Commelina species. Commelina obliqua Buch.-Ham. is a synonym of Commelina paludosa Blume. Commelina obliqua Vahl is a valid name.
Where it is found
A tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, India, Malaysia, Pakistan, SE Asia
How it is used for food
CAUTION: The leaves can cause diarrhoea. The young leaves are eaten with rice. They are used as a vegetable.
Edible parts
Leaves, seeds
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Gawati kena, Jatakanchura, Kana, Kanjuna, Kanjura, Kena, Keni, Narelu
Synonyms
A synonym of Commelina paludosa.