Commelinaceae FAMILY
Commelina tuberosa
Commelina tuberosa
Edibility
2/5
Medicinal
0/5
Safety & Hazards
None known
Botanical Description
Commelina tuberosa is a low-growing, herbaceous perennial plant with a tuberous rootstock. It grows about 10cm tall. The edible tubers are sometimes gathered from the wild and used locally. The plant is sometimes grown as an ornamental.
Habitat & Origin
Origintemperate; tropical
Native RangeNorthern S. America - Bolivia and Peru, north through Central America to Mexico. Also in Argentina.
HabitatNot known