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Tradescantia cerinthoides

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Tradescantia cerinthoides
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Commelinales
Family: Commelinaceae
Genus: Tradescantia
Species:
T. cerinthoides
Binomial name
Tradescantia cerinthoides
Synonyms

Tradescantia blossfeldiana Mildbr.

Tradescantia cerinthoides, commonly called flowering inch plant, is a species of plant in the family Commelinaceae that is native to south east Brazil to north east Argentina. Described in 1843 by the German botanist, Carl Sigismund Kunth. The pink tipped white flowers and green purplish foliage are appealing features to gardeners. This plant is used in many parts of the world as an ornamental, and can become an invasive species.[1][2]

References

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  1. ^ "Tradescantia cerinthoides". PlantNet -New South Wales Flora Online. Retrieved June 21, 2020.
  2. ^ "Tradescantia cerinthoides". Kew Science, Plants of the World Online. Retrieved June 21, 2020.