Tropical dayflower (Commelina benghalensis) is a non-native landscape weed indigenous to tropical Africa, Asia, and Australasia region. It has a large distribution and is considered a serious weed throughout its natural range. This species is listed as prohibited and noxious by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

• Scientific Name: Commelina benghalensis
  
• Common Name: Tropical dayflower; Tropical spiderwort
• Seasonality: Warm
• Soil Type: Wet
• Toxicity: Non-toxic
• Plant Grwoth: Spreading perennial
• Biology and Management of Benghal Dayflower (Commelina benghalensis) in Ornamental Crop Production
• Benghal Dayflower/Tropical Spiderworth (Commelina benghalensis L.) Identification and Control
• UF/IFAS Assessment of Non-Native Plants in Florida's Natural Areas
• Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Noxious Weed Guide

• Relevant Resources

  Biology and Management of Benghal Dayflower (Commelina benghalensis) in Ornamental Crop Production

  Benghal Dayflower/Tropical Spiderworth (Commelina benghalensis L.) Identification and Control

  UF/IFAS Assessment of Non-Native Plants in Florida's Natural Areas

  Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Noxious Weed Guide