Hairy Honohono, Commelina benghalensis

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Updated 4/5/2013

Family Commelinaceae

HAWAII - NATURALIZED

Commelina benghalensis





Makapu'u Lighthouse Road, Oahu	Kaloko, Oahu

Kaloko, Oahu

HAIRY HONOHONO

Succulent creeping herb that roots at the nodes. Inhabits shady disturbed sites in dry & mesic lowlands. Leaf sheaths covered with long rust-colored hairs. Native to Tropical Africa & Asia.