Commelina obliqua

Uses

India (Bombay Presidency, Sangamner, Ahmednagar district; Pimpalner, Khandesh district): leaves and seeds eaten. Western Himalayas, Kumaon region: stems and leaves used as a vegetable.

Additional Information

Name Authority:: Vahl
Vernaculars:: Bombay Presidency, Sangamner, Ahmednagar district, Kena. Pimpalner, Khandesh district: Keni. Bombay Presidency, Walha Parincha Road, Poona district: Gawati kena. Western Himalayas, Kumaon region: Kana, Kanjura.

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Commelina obliqua seed

Plant Classification Group:

Commelinaceae

Plant Locations:

Asia
- India
  - Ahmednagar
  - Bombay
  - Himalayas
  - Kumaon
  - Maharashtra

Plant References:

BHARGAVA
GAMMIE
NENE

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