Aneilema biflorum

Aneilema biflorum
at Aneilema biflorum at Eastwood, Australia
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Monocots
(unranked): Commelinids
Order: Commelinales
Family: Commelinaceae
Genus: Aneilema
Species: A. biflorum
Binomial name
Aneilema biflorum
R.Br.
Synonyms
  • Commelina biflora (R.Br.) Poir. ex Roem. & Schult.

Aneilema biflorum is a perennial herb in the Commelinaceae family. It grows in moist and shaded places, often near streams in eastern Australia. A ground covering plant, growing to 20 cm tall. White flowers occur between December and March. The wrinkled fruit is flattened, 4 mm long, with pale grey seeds.

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