Pest Tracker
National Agricultural Pest Information System
Search the Pest List:
See more images at the Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health

Theodore Webster,
USDA Agricultural Research Service,
Bugwood.org



Tropical Spiderwort (benghal D (Commelina benghalensis) is an invasive weed.

This plant is commonly known as the Benghal dayflower or tropical spiderwort. It is a perennial herb native to tropical Asia and Africa..

Scientific Name Common Name Options
Commelina benghalensisTropical Spiderwort (benghal DNAPIS Maps
News
08/25/2009 Scientists Look Skyward to Locate Weeds
01/13/2009 Developing an Effective Weed Management Plan - The Importance of Mapping

Links
Invasive Plant Patch - GSCt
Weed Control on New Mexico Ranges
Federal Noxious Weed Disseminules Lucid Key
 
External Searches
  • Federal Register - Search the EPA Federal Register collection for this pest.
  • Google - Search Google for this pest.