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Commelina madagascarica

Plants

Family: Commelinaceae · Genus: Commelina

Commelina madagascarica

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Commelina madagascarica is a monocotyledonous, herbaceous plant in the dayflower family from Madagascar. It is commonly known as nifin'akanga in Madagascar, where it is used medicinally as an abortifacient, a galactogogue, and a treatment for conjunctivitis and acne. It is also used for ritual purposes in joro or ancestral invocation around the Lake Alaotra region.

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Growing details and traits for Commelina madagascarica in the Library.

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