Willow leaved dayflower
Commelina clavata

Family: Commelinaceae

What it is like

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.

There are about 230 Commelina species.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows in damp or moist places. In Yunnan.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Cambodia, China, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, SE Asia, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam

How it is used for food

The young shoots and leaves are used as food.

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Jalapippali, Jalpipari, Kaina, Kalani, Langulu, Panikanchira, Wangden

Synonyms

Commelina thwaites Hook.f.; and others