About Willow-leaved Day-flower
Willow-leaved Day-flower (Commelina clavata) is a herb belonging to the Commelinaceae family (Spiderwort Family). It is typically found in wet areas in moist deciduous forests. It occurs across India incl. Andama, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Malay peninsula, Java and Sumatra. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during July-December. Its conservation status has been assessed as Least Concern (LC).
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Commelina clavata
- Genus
- Commelina
- Family
- COMMELINACEAE
- Habit
- Herb
- Habitat
- Wet areas in moist deciduous forests
- Distribution
- India incl. Andama, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Malay peninsula, Java and Sumatra
- Flowering & fruiting
- July-December
- Conservation status
- Least Concern (LC)
Local Names
- Hindi
- जलपिपरी Jalpipari
- Bengali
- Panikanchira
- Tamil
- Thanneervittan
Botanical family
Commelinaceae
Spiderwort Family
Willow-leaved Day-flower belongs to the Commelinaceae family.
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