<p>Family: Commelinaceae
Syn. Tonningia axillaris (L)Kuntze.
Distribution: Common in moist sandy soils of India, China, Malaysia, and Australia.
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20-40 cm long prostrate succulent herbs; rooting at nodes.Leaf base sheathing, narrowly lanceolate, Flowers 5-6mm across, pinkish purple in axillary clusters. perianth lobes 3 +3, stames 3+3, filaments barbed, anthers bithecate, ovary 3 celled. ellipsoid.
<a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/45835639@N04">Lalithamba</a> from India
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