Commelina benghalensis
Non-Native
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- Sekh Sayantan, Burdwan Eco Garden, Bugwood.org
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- Theodore Webster, USDA Agricultural Research Service, Bugwood.org
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- Jean Burns, Florida State University, Bugwood.org
USDA, NRCS. 2018. The PLANTS Database (http://plants.usda.gov, 28 March 2018). National Plant Data Team, Greensboro, NC 27401-4901 USA.
What is Tropical Spiderwort?
Physical Characteristics
Leaves:
- Oval-shaped
- 1.18-2.76 inches long
- 0.39-1.57 inches wide
- Reddish hairs close to tip
Flowers:
Above Ground:
- Light purple to blue in color
- Very small
Under Ground:
- White
- Very small
Seeds:
- Large & small above and below ground
Stem:
- Up to 3 feet long
- Rooting from nodes
Where Does it Grow?
Non-Native
Tropical spiderwort can be found in the moist soils of fields, grasslands, roadsides and pastures.
Is it Invasive?
Tropical spiderwort is non-native to North America and is an aggressive invader that should not be spread.
This plant is not native to North America, but has naturalized in much of the United States. While it is not illegal to possess this plant in Texas, it should not be introduced into new water bodies and should be treated with herbicide when present.