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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.