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grassleaf roseling

Scientific Name: Callisia graminea

Family: Commelinaceae

Category: Monocot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Annual

Other Names:

       

Callisia graminea: Grassleaf Roseling

Callisia graminea, commonly known as grassleaf roseling, is a plant species native to the southeastern United States. It's known for its adaptability, making it a suitable landscape plant in certain regions.

Considerations for Pets

  • This plant has a grass-like appearance, which may attract pets to chew on it.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Callisia graminea (Small) G. Tucker
  • Common Name: Grassleaf Roseling
  • Family: Commelinaceae
  • Synonyms:
    • Cuthbertia graminea Small
    • Tradescantia rosea var. graminea
  • Other Common Names: Grass-Leaf Roseling, Grass-like Roselings, Florida Scrub Roseling, Pink Spiderwort, Slender Roseling, Rose Spiderwort

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to the southeastern United States, specifically reported from Florida, Georgia, and North Carolina.
  • In Florida, it's found in the northern and central peninsula, extending west to the central panhandle.
  • Typically found in ecosystems such as sandhills and dry pine-oak areas.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Classified as a forb/herb, which means it's a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
  • Growth habit: Forb/herb.
  • Duration: Annual.