Gibasis pellucida
| Gibasis pellucida | |
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| Post-blooming | |
Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Spermatophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Commelinales |
| Family: | Commelinaceae |
| Genus: | Gibasis |
| Species: | G. pellucida
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| Binomial name | |
| Gibasis pellucida | |
| Synonyms | |
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Gibasis schiedeana (Kunth) D.R.Hunt | |
Gibasis pellucida, also known as Tahitian bridal veil, is a trailing plant in the family Commelinaceae that is native to Mexico and Central America. It was introduced to North America and is now found in Texas, Alabama and Florida.[1]
In horticulture, the plant is often mislabelled as the related species Gibasis geniculata.[2]
Description
[edit]A creeping plant growing to 20cm or 50cm, it features thin stems and narrow green leaves that have a purple underside. Small and showy white flowers would appear in abundance over the plant in most part of the year.[3]
Cultivation
[edit]Commonly grown as an ornamental plant in hanging baskets and as a groundcover, it flourishes in warmth and humidity, but it must be protected from direct sunshine and severe frost. It can readily root from cuttings.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ "Gibasis pellucida (M.Martens & Galeotti) D.R.Hunt". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 11 May 2026.
- ^ Fantz, Paul R.; Nelson, Paul (Apr 1995). "Nomenclature of Tahitian Bridal Veil". HortTechnology. 5 (2): 144–146. doi:10.21273/HORTTECH.5.2.144. Retrieved 30 January 2022.
- ^ Rohweder, 1956 In: Abh. Auslandsk., Reihe C, Naturwiss. 61(18): 143
- ^ Tahitian Bridal Veil (Gibasis geniculata) The National Gardening Association - Plants Database
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