Commelina benghalensis
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
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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
