Commelina madagascarica is a monocotyledonous, herbaceous plant in the dayflower family from Madagascar.

[1] It is commonly known as nifin'akanga in Madagascar,[2] where it is used medicinally as an abortifacient,[3] a galactogogue,[4] and a treatment for conjunctivitis[5] and acne.

These roots, and the plant's buried rhizome, make it very resistant to prairie fires.

[10] Commelina madagascarica is one of the most common plants found in the pseudo-steppe grasslands formed anthropogenically by grass fires in Isalo Massif.

[9] The Malagasy abortion-rights group Nifin'akanga takes its name from the plant, since it is commonly used in illicit abortions.