Commelinaceae · Commelina

Rat's-Ear

Commelina forskalaei

Herboutdoor
Habit
Herb
Found in India
Gujarat
Flowering
July-December

Plant Details

Scientific name
Commelina forskalaei
Genus
Commelina
Habit
Herb
Habitat
Dry tracts
Found in India
Gujarat
Flowering & fruiting
July-December
Conservation status
Not Evaluated (NE)

Leaf characters

Arrangement
Alternate
Simple type leaf character
Type
Simple
Entire margin leaf character
Margin
Entire
Parallel venation leaf character
Venation
Parallel

Typical of the Commelinaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.

Flower & fruit characters

Flower symmetry
Bilateral
Inflorescence
Cyme
Fruit
Capsule

Typical of the Commelinaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.

About Rat's-Ear

Rat's-Ear (Commelina forskalaei) is a herb belonging to the Commelinaceae family (Spiderwort Family). It is typically found in dry tracts. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during July-December.

Illustration representing the Commelinaceae family
Botanical family

Commelinaceae

Spiderwort Family

Rat's-Ear belongs to the Commelinaceae family.

The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.

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