It was introduced to South Carolina via the port of Charleston in or around 1696 when rice was first brought to the colonies from India , whence it spread across much of the southeastern United States .
Commelina caroliniana is native to India and Bangladesh .
Commelina caroliniana was introduced to South Carolina via the port of Charleston in or around 1696 when rice was first brought to the colonies from India , whence Commelina caroliniana spread across much of the southeastern United States .
Commelina caroliniana is native to India and Bangladesh .