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Florida roseling
Scientific Name: Callisia cordifolia
Family: Commelinaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Florida Scrub Roseling (Callisia ornata)
The Florida Scrub Roseling is a delicate perennial wildflower found in specific habitats within Florida.
Common Names
- Florida Roseling
- Florida Scrub Roseling
- Piedmont Roseling (Callisia rosea)
- Grassleaf Roseling
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Callisia ornata (Small) G.C.Tucker
- Family: Commelinaceae (Dayflower Family)
- Synonyms:
- Cuthbertia ornata (fka)
- Tradescantia rosea
- Callisia cordifolia (Sw.) E.S. Anderson & Woodson
- Rank: Species
Distribution and Habitat
- Endemic to the scrub and sandhill habitats of the Florida peninsula.
- Specifically found in the southern Atlantic and central Florida regions.
- Also found in dry scrub and scrubby flatwoods.
Morphological Characteristics
- A forb/herb, which means it is a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
- Small perennial, reaching perhaps 8 inches tall.
- Features pinkish-purple blooms that are three-petaled.
Quirky Facts
- The Roselings are blooming in the scrub at Jonathan Dickinson State Park.
Further Information
- The Atlas of Florida Plants provides distribution information for Callisia ornata.
- Discover Life has a page with information about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Callisia cordifolia.
- Dave's Garden is a community where people share tips and ideas for gardens, along with seeds and plants.
- Florida Memory is a repository with Florida Photographic Collection, Video, Audio, and other resources.