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Benghal dayflower Quick Facts
Name: Benghal dayflower
Scientific Name: Commelina benghalensis
Origin Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, the Indian Sub-continent, southern China, Japan and south-eastern Asia
Colors Green when immature, turning brown as they mature
Shapes Small, round capsules measuring approximately 1 centimeter in diameter and contain black seeds
Health benefits Treat insomnia, cataracts, night blindness, otitis media, suppurative sores, snakebites, inflammation, burns, conjunctivitis, headaches, toothaches, eczema, abscesses, acne, scabies, warts, respiratory and mental problems.
The formal name for the Benghal dayflower is Commelina benghalensis. It is a species of flowering plant in the family of spiderworts called Commelinaceae Mirb. It is native to Africa (i.e. Cameroon, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Congo, Somalia, Nigeria, Kenya, Ivory Coast, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Malawi, South Africa, Benin, Lesotho, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Sierra Leone, Togo, Zambia, Botswana, Namibia  and Swaziland), the Arabian Peninsula (i.e. Saudi Arabia), the Indian Sub-continent (i.e. Bhutan, India, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka), southern China, Japan and south-eastern Asia (i.e. Indo-china, Indonesia and the Philippines). Some common names for the plants are Benghal dayflower, Indian dayflower, Jio, Benghal wandering Jew, Dayflower, Hairy wandering-Jew, Garden Commelina, Dew flower, Wandering-Jew, Day Flower, tropical spiderwort, whiskered Commelina, creeping dayflower, Fire Leaf, Blue spiderwort, Asiatic dayflower, and Benghal Commelina.

The Dutch gardener Jan Commelijn (1629–1692) and his nephew Caspar (1667/1668–1731) are honored by the name of the genus Commelina. About 170 species live in the colder parts of the world, and 16 of those species live in southern Africa. This species is named for the part of India and Bangladesh where it lives, which is called Benghal. Benghal dayflower is famous not only because it looks beautiful, but also because it has many cultural, culinary, and medical uses as well. The leaves are picked from the wild for local use. In many places, they are seen as a food for times of famine and are only eaten then. The plant is also used to make a local medicine and a dye. In Malaysia, the live plants are sold at Chinese herb shops.

Also, it’s important to note that the Benghal dayflower has been used for many things in the past and is eaten as a vegetable in some countries. But it’s important to know how to identify Commelina and which types are safe to eat, because some species may have compounds that are toxic or allergenic. Even though the Benghal dayflower is pretty to look at, it is important to know that in many parts of the world, it is called an invasive species. It spreads quickly because it can adapt to different conditions, grows quickly, and makes a lot of seeds. As an invasive species, it can beat out local plants, mess up ecosystems, and make it hard to grow crops.

Benghal Dayflower Facts

Name Benghal dayflower
Scientific Name Commelina benghalensis
Native Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, the Indian Sub-continent, southern China, Japan and south-eastern Asia
Common Names Benghal dayflower, Indian dayflower, Jio, Dayflower, Hairy wandering-Jew, Wandering-Jew, Day Flower, Benghal wandering Jew, tropical spiderwort, whiskered Commelina, tropical spiderwort, Fire Leaf, Garden Commelina, Blue spiderwort, Dew flower, Asiatic dayflower, Creeping dayflower, Benghal Commelina
Name in Other Languages Afrikaans: Gewone blousebloommetjie, Bengaalse wandelende Jood
Amharic: Wefa’anik’uri (ወፋኣንቁር)
Arabic: Bayad (بياض), hulib (هوليب), waealan, halib (وعلان، هليب)
Assamese: Bangali Phool (বঙ্গালী ফুল), Kona-shimolu, Kona Simolu, konaximolu (কনাশিমলু)
Bengali: Bongol Shap (বঙ্গল সাপ), Dholpata (ঢোলপাতা), Kanshira, Kanaibashi
Cebuano: Sabilau
Chinese: Fan bao cao (飯包草), Yuán yè yā zhí cǎo (圓葉鴨跖草), Huǒchái tóu (火柴头), Zhú yè cài (竹叶菜), Mǎ ěr cǎo (马耳草), Luan ye yi zhi cao (卵叶鸭趾草)
Comorian: Coha, Itswamli, Nrambantsi
Danish: Bengaldagblomst
Dutch: Bengaalse dagbloem
English: Benghal dayflower, Indian dayflower, Jio, Dayflower, Hairy wandering-Jew, Wandering-Jew, Day Flower, Benghal wandering Jew, tropical spiderwort, whiskered Commelina, tropical spiderwort, Fire Leaf, Garden Commelina
Finnish: Bengalintädyke, Intiansoljo
French: Commeline du Bengale, herbe aux cochons
Fulah: Uppurwa
German: Bengaltagblume, Commeline, Bengalische, bengalische Commeline
Gujarati: Bangal Kaneri (બંગાળ કણેરી), Bangal Phool (બંગાળ ફૂલ), Motun shishmuliyun (મોટું શીશમૂળિયું)
Hawaiian: Hairy honohono
Hindi: Bangal Sambha (बंगल संभा),  Kanchara, kanasiri, kanchara, kankaua, kena, konasimalu, krishnaghas, mankawa, buchna, kana, kinkawwa, Kanteri, Kanuraka, Kaua-kaini, Jalbhu, Kanakaua, Kankawa, Kana (काना), jal-bhu (जल भू), kanakaua (कनकउआ), kena (केना), krishna ghas (कृष्ण घास), Buchna (बुचना)
Indonesian: Gewor, Pentugan, Kekupu, Tali korang
Ibatan: Kuhasi
Iloko: Kulkulasi
Irula: Kayinai
Italian: Commelina del Bengala
Japanese: Tsuyukusa, marubatsuyukusa (マルバツユクサ)
Kannada: Bengal Kuvale (ಬೆಂಗಾಲ್ ಕೂವಲೆ), Bengal Divya (ಬೆಂಗಾಲ್ ದಿವ್ಯ), Hittagani, Gubbachchi bale (ಗುಬ್ಬಚ್ಚಿ ಬಾಳೆ), Gubbachchi basale (ಗುಬ್ಬಚ್ಚಿ ಬಸಳೆ), gubbachchi bale (ಗುಬ್ಬಚ್ಚಿ ಬಾಳೆ), kanne soppu (ಕನ್ನೆ ಸೊಪ್ಪು)
Kapampangan: Biasbias
Konkani: Kamchat (कंचट)
Korean: Gokkaldalg-uijangpul (고깔닭의장풀)
Laos: Kaab pii
Malagasy: Moravelona, Sofinakanga
Malayalam: Bangali Poov (ബംഗാളി പൂവ്), kaanavaazha (കാനവാഴ), Kanankolai, Kancatam, Kanavazhai, വാഴപ്പടത്തി (Vuzhaipadathi), Adukkavettila, kanavazhai
Malaysia: Rum put mayiam
Manipuri: Kena (केना), wangden khoibi (ৱাঙদেন খোইবী)
Marathi: Bangal Sadaharitr (बंगाल सदाहरित्र), , kena (केना), Kanchat
Myanmar: Myet-cho
Nepali: Bangali Phool (बंगाली फूल), kaane ghaans (काने घाँस), Kane
Norwegian: Bengalisk dagblomst
Odia: କଞ୍ଚଡ଼ କାଙ୍କୁ kanchara kanku
Oriya: ବଂଗାଳି ଫୁଲ (Bangali Phula), କନିଶିରି
Pampangan: Bias-bias
Philippines: Alikbangon, bias-bias, kuhasi, kulkulasi, sabilau
Portuguese: Commelina de Bengala, Marianinha, Mata-brasil, Trapoeraba, andaca, andarca, erva-de-santa-luzia, folhas-de-pé-de-áden, maria-mole, marianinha-branca, rabo-de-cachorro               
Punjabi: Bangali Phull (ਬੰਗਾਲੀ ਫੁੱਲ)
Russian: Kommielina bienhaĺskaja (коммелина бенгальская)
Samoan: Mau‘u Toga, mau‘u toga
Sanskrit: Kanchata (कञ्चट), Marishajalaja, Paniya, Vatspriya, Karnamorata, Karnasphota, Kosapuspi
Sinhala: Bengali Mala (බෙංගලි මල්), Diya meneriya (දිය මෙනේරිය )
Sotho: Khotswana
Spanish: Commelina de Bengala, golondrina, matalí
Sundanese: Tali korang, gèwor
Swedish: Bengalisk dagblomma, Indisk himmelsblomma
Tagalog: Alikbangon
Taiwan: Ju-ye-tsai
Tamil: Vengalai Muthu (வெங்களை முத்து), Kaṉavāḻai (கனவாழை), Adutinna-thalai, Kan-an-kolai, Kanavalai, Kanavazhai, Kanavazhar, kan-an-kolai (கானாங்கோழை), kanavalai (கனவாழை)
Telugu: Bangala Akku (బంగాళ అక్కు), Amruta kaada, Neerukaassuvu, amruta kaada (అమృత కాడ), neerukaassuvu (నీరు కసువు), venna devikura (వెన్నదేవి కూర), venna veduru (వెన్నవెదురు), yanadra aaku (యాండ్రఆకు)
Thai: Dxk mị̂ bạng kạs̄  (ดอกไม้บังกาล), P̄hạk plāb (ผักปลาบ)
Tongan: Kaningi, kanini, musie matala pulu
Tulu: Kannechappu (ಕನ್ನೆಚಪ್ಪು)
Urdu: Bangal Sadaharitr (بنگال سداہرتر), Bangali Phool (بنگالی پھول)
Xhosa: Uhlotshane
Zimbabwe: Chidyahumba, gezi, goche, idabane
Zulu: Idlebendlele, Idambizo
Plant Growth Habit Annual or perennial, herbaceous, mucilaginous, slender, creeping or ascending, branched plant
Growing Climates Open fields, home gardens, edges of forests, disturbed areas, roadsides, grasslands and other disturbed areas
Soil Prefers well-draining soil that retains some moisture without being overly saturated. It can tolerate a wide range of soil pH levels, but it generally prefers slightly acidic to neutral conditions
Plant Size Height of 20-60 centimeters
Root Fibrous root system that consists of numerous small roots that branch out in various directions
Stem Long, slender, and flexible, allowing the plant to climb on nearby vegetation or sprawl along the ground
Leaf Elongated and typically ovate in shape. They have a broad, rounded base that tapers towards the tip, forming a pointed apex
Flowering season May to October
Flower Usually small, three-petaled, and come in shades of blue or purple. Each flower lasts only for a day, and new flowers bloom daily throughout the flowering season
Fruit Shape & Size Small, round capsules measuring approximately 1 centimeter in diameter and contain black seeds
Fruit Color Green when immature, turning brown as they mature
Seed Relatively small and have a rounded shape, measuring approximately a few millimeters in diameter
Flavor/Aroma Mildly pungent or earthy
Varieties
  • Commelina benghalensis var. benghalensis
  • Commelina benghalensis var. aquatica
  • Commelina benghalensis var. prostrata
  • Commelina benghalensis var. luxurians
  • Commelina benghalensis var. albiflora
  • Commelina benghalensis var. aureostriata
  • Commelina benghalensis var. viridis
Plant Parts Used Leaves, stems, roots and whole plants
Propagation Through seeds, division and stem cuttings
Lifespan Within a single year
Season July to December
Health benefits
  • Anti-inflammatory properties
  • Antioxidant activity
  • Digestive aid
  • Diuretic effect
  • Anti-microbial activity
  • Wound healing
  • Anti-allergic effects
  • Liver support
  • Cardiovascular health
  • Anticancer potential
  • Anti-diabetic effects
  • Anti-aging benefits
  • Anti-ulcer activity
  • Pain relief

Plant Description

Benghal dayflower is an herbaceous, mucilaginous, thin, creeping or climbing, branched, annual or permanent plant that usually grows between 20 and 60 cm tall. The plant grows in open fields, home gardens, the edges of woods, disturbed areas, roadsides, woodland, grasslands, tree plantations, other disturbed areas, bush land, running water lands, waste ground, moist grassland, agriculture field and marshlands. The plant does best in dirt that drains well and holds some water without being too wet. It can grow in a wide range of soil pH levels, but it usually does best in soil that is slightly acidic or neutral. Soils that are sandy, loamy, or clayey are often thought to be the best because they drain well and hold enough water and nutrients. Adding compost or well-rotted dung to the soil can make it more fertile and better able to keep water in it. This can help the Benghal dayflower stay healthy and grow. 

Roots

The roots of the benghal dayflower are flexible, which means they are made up of many small roots that grow in different directions. Benghal dayflower is a monocot, which means it has a woody root system. This helps the plant absorb nutrients and stay stable. Most of the time, the roots are thin and soft. They have thin, branching structures that make it easier for them to take in water and nutrients from the earth. The plant has adapted to its natural environment and is able to explore a wide range of soil sizes because its roots are thin.

The size of the roots depends on many things, like how old the plant is, how the soil is, and what resources are present. When a plant is a seedling or just getting started, its roots are small and not as well formed. As the plant gets older and its root system gets stronger, the roots get longer and stronger, which helps the plant grow and spread. Its roots tend to spread out across the ground rather than down into the ground. The fibrous roots grow sideways in the earth, covering more ground and allowing the plant to get the most water and nutrients. But the depth to which the roots grow into the soil can change based on how the soil is made and how much water is in it. In soils that drain well, the roots may grow to a modest depth. In soils that are hard or full of water, however, the root system may be shallower.

Stem

Benghal dayflower can grow either by rising or by crawling, depending on where it can find support. The stems are long, thin, and bendy, which lets the plant climb on other plants or spread out on the ground. The way the Benghal dayflower climbs helps it get lighter and compete for room. Most of the time, the branches are green, which shows that the plant can do photosynthesis. They are succulent, which means that they have tissues that store water and help the plant survive in dry or arid circumstances. The plant looks full and thick because of how the succulent stems make it look.

Stems can be different lengths based on how they grow and what they have to lean on. When conditions are good and the roots have enough support, they can grow up to 2 meters tall. But when they grow in places where they don’t have enough support, the roots may be shorter and spread out along the ground. Stems often make thin structures that look like tendrils that help the plant climb and stick to nearby objects. These buildings protect the plant and let it get more sunlight. The tendril-like structures can grow at regular intervals along the stems, giving the plant more places to connect and stay stable.

Leaves

Most of the time, the leaves are long and ovate in shape. They have a wide, round base that narrows to a sharp point at the top. The tips of the leaves are smooth and wavy, giving them a wavy look. In general, the shape of the leaves is pleasing to the eye. The leaves have various veins that run parallel to each other from the base to the tip. This is called parallel venation. This leaf’s structure is held up by these parallel veins that branch out from the center midrib. The straight veins make it easier for the plant to move water, nutrients, and sugars all over the leaf.

The size can change based on how old the plant is and how the environment is. The leaves are about 10 centimeters long on average. But the size can vary from small leaves that are just starting to grow to bigger leaves that have grown more. When compared to fully grown leaves, younger leaves may be a little bit smaller. Most leaves are shiny green, which shows that they are healthy and strong. The plant looks beautiful and healthy because of its bright green color. The leaves feel smooth and a little bit thick. Herbaceous plants have this texture because they don’t have the thick, woody structure that trees and bushes do. The smooth surface of the leaves makes them look and feel better.

Flower

Flowers have a unique form with three petals that make them stand out. Two of the petals are big and showy, while the third petal is usually smaller and lighter in color. The big petals are round and have a small depression at the base, which gives them a heart-like shape. The smaller flower is also rounding, but its shape may be more oval. Together, these three petals make a flower shape that stands out. The flowers are fairly small, with a width of about 2 to 3 centimeters. The size may be a little different based on the type of plant, how it grows, and when each flower is ready. Even though they are small, their bright colors and unusual shapes make them stand out.

The flowers are known for their beautiful blue color, which often has a hint of purple. The plant’s bright blue color is one of its most noticeable features and adds to its general beauty. Each flower may have a slightly different amount of color, but the blue color is what makes it stand out. Each flower only lasts for a short amount of time. It only blooms for a short time before it fades and dies. But because the plant keeps making new buds, it can keep blooming for a long time and show flowers all the time.

Fruits

Small, round shells with seeds inside are made by the plant. These shells help the Benghal dayflower spread its seeds and make more plants. The pills, on the other hand, are not usually called fruits.  The capsules are about 1 centimeter in diameter, so they are not very big. They are round and look green when they are young. As they get older, they turn brown. When the shells break open, the black seeds inside are spread around. It’s important to know that the Benghal dayflower’s shells and seeds help the plant reproduce, but they are not edible and are not used in cooking.

Seeds

The seeds are small and have a round shape. People usually say that they are round or slightly flattened. The form of the seeds can be a little different, but they are usually small and round. The seeds are small, with a width of about a few millimeters. The exact size of each seed may change, but in general, they are small and compact compared to the seeds of other plant species.

Most of the time, the seeds are black. Their dark color keeps them safe and helps them fit in with their surroundings. The black color helps absorb heat, which makes it easier for seeds to grow when conditions are right. The seeds are smooth and have a shiny surface. This makes it easy for the particles to move around and spread out in the environment. The smooth smoothness also helps keep the seed from drying out and protects it from damage from the outside. Seeds have something called a seed coat that protects them. The seed coat is not very thick, so it protects the seed from things like water and disease-causing organisms. It is a very important part of keeping the seed alive and healthy until the right conditions come along for it to grow.

History

Benghal dayflower is thought to have come from India, more specifically from the Bengal area. Benghal dayflower is a popular name for this plant because it grows in this area. But it’s important to know that the Benghal dayflower is a plant that can grow well in many warm and subtropical areas around the world. The plant has been brought to other parts of Asia, Africa, the Americas, and other warm and subtropical areas. People are thought to have spread it by doing things like trading, moving, and moving goods and farming products.

Benghal dayflower is still around and growing in many places, both as a domesticated plant and as a species that has escaped into the wild. It can live in many different places because it can change and adapt. This makes it hard to control or get rid of in some places. People are trying to spread the word about how invasive it is and find ways to control it in a way that doesn’t harm the environment too much.

Varieties of Benghal dayflower

There are several recognized varieties of Commelina benghalensis, commonly known as Benghal dayflower. These varieties may exhibit slight variations in characteristics such as flower color, leaf shape, or growth habit. Here are some notable varieties:

Morphological characteristics of the plant

Characteristics Leaf Stem Root Flower Seed Spath
Color Green Green and reddish at the node Light brown or white Blue-violet Black to brown Green
Odor Odorless Odorless Odorless Odorless Odorless Odorless
Taste Mucilaginous Mucilaginous      ——-    ——-     ——-     ——-
Size 2.5-7.5 cm long and 1.5-4 cm wide 10-30 cm in height & 20-90 cm in length   ———- 10-20 mm long and 10-15 mm wide

Peduncles 1-3.5 mm long

1.6-3 mm long and 1.3-1.8 mm wide 1.5 cm
Shape Ovate-lanceolate Cylindrical Cylindrical Triangular

(butterfly), funnel,

Rectangular Funnel &

compressed

Extra Feature Parallel venation, entire

margin, sheath red with white hairs

     ——-      ——- Produce in spath,

petals 3-4 mm long

Netted appearance      ——-

 

Health Benefits of Benghal Dayflower

Benghal dayflower (Commelina benghalensis) not only exhibits a captivating appearance but also possesses various health benefits. This remarkable plant has been utilized in traditional medicine for centuries due to its medicinal properties. Let’s explore the detailed health benefits of Benghal dayflower:

1. Anti-inflammatory properties

Benghal dayflower has chemicals in it that help reduce inflammation. Because of these qualities, it can help reduce inflammation caused by illnesses like arthritis, gout, and inflammatory bowel diseases.

2. Antioxidant activity

Benghal dayflower has a lot of antioxidants, which help fight oxidative stress and lessen the damage done by dangerous free radicals. Antioxidants are a key part of lowering the chance of chronic diseases like heart disease, cancer, and neurodegenerative disorders.

3. Digestive aid

Benghal dayflower has been used for a long time to help with stomach problems like indigestion, gas and diarrhea. There are chemicals in the plant that may help control digestion and improve the health of the digestive tract.

4. Diuretic effect

Benghal dayflower is a diuretic, which means that it causes more pee to be made. This can help people who have trouble keeping fluids out of their bodies and may help flush out toxins.

5. Anti-microbial activity

Studies have shown that the Benghal dayflower has antimicrobial qualities that make it useful against some types of bacteria and fungi. These qualities might help fight infections and boost the immune system as a whole.

6. Wound healing

Benghal dayflower has been used to heal wounds by people who practice traditional medicine. The plant has chemicals in it that may help damaged cells heal faster and grow back stronger.

7. Anti-allergic effects

Benghal dayflower might have anti-allergic effects, which could help people who have allergies. It might help relieve things like coughing, itching, and stuffy noses.

8. Liver support

Benghal dayflower has always been used to help keep the liver healthy. Compounds in the plant may help with cleansing, protect liver cells from damage, and help the liver work at its best.

9. Cardiovascular health

Early research suggests that Benghal dayflower may be good for your heart. It might help control blood pressure and cholesterol levels, making heart disease less likely.

10. Anticancer potential

Even though more research needs to be done, early studies have shown that Benghal dayflower products may help fight cancer. These results show that the plant could be a source of natural compounds for cancer studies in the future.

11.  Anti-diabetic effects

Benghal dayflower has been looked into to see if it could help with diabetes. Some studies show that it may help control blood sugar and make the body more sensitive to insulin.

12. Antidepressant properties

Benghal dayflower has been used traditionally as a herbal treatment for anxiety and sadness. There may be chemicals in the plant that help keep your mood stable and make you feel good.

13. Anti-aging benefits

Benghal dayflower might be able to slow the ageing process because it has antioxidant qualities. Antioxidants protect against oxidative stress, which is a major cause of ageing and illnesses that come with it.

14. Anti-ulcer activity

Some studies have shown that Benghal dayflower products can help heal ulcers. Compounds in the plant may help protect the stomach walls, lower the amount of acid made by the stomach, and lower the risk of gastric ulcers.

15. Pain relief

Benghal dayflower has been used to relieve pain for a long time. It might make headaches, muscle aches, joint pain, and menstrual cramps less painful and uncomfortable.

Traditional uses and benefits of Benghal dayflower

Culinary uses of Benghal dayflower

Benghal dayflower (Commelina benghalensis) has culinary uses in certain cultures where it is incorporated into traditional dishes. The plant’s leaves are primarily used for culinary purposes, offering a unique flavor and texture to various recipes. Here are some culinary uses of Benghal dayflower:

Different uses

Commelina benghalensis is a species of ornamental plant that grows in tropical and subtropical areas. It is also known as the Benghal dayflower or tropical spiderwort. It can be used in a lot of different ways and fields. Here are some of the different uses of Commelina benghalensis:

Precautions

The Benghal dayflower has been associated with some potential side effects and considerations:

Prevention and Control

Due to the different rules about (de)registering pesticides, you should look at your country’s national list of registered pesticides or contact the right body to find out which products can be used legally in your country. Pesticides should always be used in a way that is legal and in line with what the label says.

The best way to get rid of them relies on the crop that is being eaten, the size of the land, the level of technology available, the value of the crop, the availability and cost of labour, the availability of draft power and the equipment that goes with it, and the availability of herbicides. Methods used now include preparing the land properly, hand hoeing and pulling, taking the plants from the fields and letting them dry, using ox-drawn and tractor-drawn cultivation, slashing, and applying herbicides. But automatic control and hand hoeing and pulling don’t works very well because the cut stems quickly grow new plants, especially when the weather is wet. When plants are taken out of the ground, they should be shook to get rid of all the dirt, spread out, and left to dry for more than a week. Walker and Evenson stress how important it is to grow foods that will kill the weed as quickly as possible. Le Bourgeois and Marnotte talk about how important it is to get rid of weeds when they are young. They also talk about some new herbicides that are being tested in corn.

Physical Control

Due to its ability to grow back, C. benghalensis is hard to get rid of by pulling, using a tool like a hoe, or mechanically cultivating. Success rates vary, but are usually low. In one study that compared conventional tillage to strip tillage, a weed count done after peanuts and cotton were sown showed that conventional tillage had a much lower density of C. benghalensis.

Chemical Control

In his study, Wilson says that C. benghalensis is hard to get rid of with herbicides, especially once it is well-established. But 2, 4-D and other similar pesticides can hurt young plants in cereal crops. Bentazon can be used on both grain crops and some plants with broad leaves, like soybeans. Metribuzin is the most successful pre-emergence treatment, for example in sugarcane and soybeans. However, the results of treatments with substituted urea, triazine, acetanilide, and dinitroaniline, alone or in combination, are not always the same. In farm crops and other places where crops aren’t grown, paraquat isn’t very effective, but glyphosate is, especially when it’s mixed with a surfactant or something like 2, 4-D or ammonium sulphate.

Biological Control

Commelina spp. has not been tried to be controlled by biological means, and the prospects have not been looked into. But Waterhouse says that even though Commelina spp. are thought to be from the Old World, it is strange that there are no records of agromyzid leaf miners anywhere but in the Americas. This means that tropical and subtropical areas of the Americas may be good places to look for potential biological control agents.

Integrated management

Pieces of C. benghalensis stems that have been cut, which usually happen when the plant is being physically removed or grown, can survive a short time of drought stress and grow back. Stem segments must dry out to 50% moisture content over a period of 30 days to hit a 0% regeneration rate. Depending on the size of the stem segment, the period of viability may be longer.

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https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/EP350

https://pza.sanbi.org/commelina-benghalensis

https://tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Commelina+benghalensis

https://plants.usda.gov/home/plantProfile?symbol=COBE2

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