Commelinaceae: Characters, Distribution and Types

In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Characters of Commelinaceae 2. Distribution of Commelinaceae 3. Economic Importance 4. Affinities 5. Important Type. Characters of Commelinaceae: Herb with jointed stem; leaves sheathing and alternate; in florescence cincinnus; flower, hermaphrodite, actinomorphic; perianth leaves 6 in two whorls; stamens 3+3 or 3; some reduced to staminodes; carpels 3, superior, axile placentation. A. [...]