Commelina africana L. is a plant in the Commelinaceae family, order Commelinales, kingdom Plantae. Not known to be toxic.
Commelina africana L.
Commelina africana (common yellow commelina) is a widespread flowering plant native to parts of Africa and Arabia, occasionally used as food and feed.
Insufficient toxicity evidence; avoid direct contact and ingestion.
Commelina africana, commonly known as the common yellow commelina, is a widespread flowering plant species belonging to the family Commelinaceae. It is native to Sub‑Saharan Africa, Madagascar, Réunion, and the Arabian Peninsula, and has been introduced to India. It is sometimes eaten as a leaf vegetable, and is occasionally used as feed for rabbits and pigs.
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Aneilema aequinoctiale (P.Beauv.) G.Don
Callisia navicularis (Ortgies) D.R.Hunt
Commelina ensifolia R.Br.
Tradescantia virginiana L.
Tradescantia pinetorum Greene
Geogenanthus ciliatus G.Brückn.
Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia, NCBI Taxonomy · Disclaimer
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