Herbicide Options for Benghal Dayflower Control in Field Crops

Authors

Michael Marshall, Clemson UniversityFollow

Publication Date

Fall 11-29-2020

Publication Number

LGP 1101

Summary

Benghal dayflower (Commelina benghalensis L.), also known as tropical spiderwort, was first detected in South Carolina by the Clemson University Department of Plant Industry in 2013¹. Since that time, infestations have been documented in agronomic crops in South Carolina. Once established, this invasive weed reproduces prolifically which can result in a significant seed increases in the soil seedbank. This article discusses Benghal dayflower biology and recommendations for control options for corn, cotton, peanut, and soybean.

Publisher

Land-Grant Press by Clemson Extension

Publisher City

Clemson, SC

Target Audiences

Row Crop Growers, Agribusiness, Crop Consultants, Agents

Recommended Citation

Marshall M. Herbicide Options for Benghal Dayflower Control in Field Crops. Clemson (SC): Clemson Cooperative Extension, Land-Grant Press by Clemson Extension; 2020 Nov. LGP 1101. http://lgpress.clemson.edu/publication/herbicide-options-for-benghal-dayflower-control-in-field-crops/.