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Commelina africana

Botanical details
Family
Commelinaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Genus

Commelina

Genus description

Commelina can be annuals or perennials, forming mats or clumps with usually lance-shaped leaves and 3-petalled flowers emerging in succession from boat-like bracts

Name status

Correct

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