Commelina communis
Uses
China: shoots and leaves eaten. India (area unspecified): seeds eaten; (Madras Presidency): leaves and tender shoots used as greens.
Additional Information
- Name Authority:
- L.; Englm. ex Kunth; F. von Muell.; L.; Roxb.; Wall.; Walt.
- Vernaculars:
- Tamil: Kannang keeray. Telugu: Gangi gadda. English: Spider Wort, Day Flower.