Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Genus:
Species:
micrantha
ID:
343952

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Torr.) D.R.Hunt

Source:
wcs

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 38: 131 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000343284



Common Names

  • Callisia micrantha
  • Small-Flowered Callisia
  • Micrantha Callisia


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Synonyms

  • Phyodina micrantha (Torr.) D.R.Hunt [unknown]
  • Tradescantia micrantha Torr. [unknown]

Description

Callisia micrantha (also called Chain Plant, among many other common names) is a species of chain plant native to Mexico. It is an evergreen perennial, growing to a height of up to 30 cm, and is found in moist forests and grasslands. The flowers are white with yellow centers, and the leaves are thread-like.

Uses & Benefits

Callisia micrantha is an evergreen perennial plant that is often used as a houseplant. It has small, glossy green leaves and produces white, pink, or purple flowers. The plant is drought-tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of temperatures. It is also known for its ability to attract beneficial insects such as butterflies and bees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Callisia micrantha has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Callisia micrantha can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained seed-raising mix and lightly covered. Division can be done in spring or autumn. Dig up the clumps and divide them into smaller sections, then replant in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Callisia micrantha

Callisia micrantha can be found in Mexico.

Callisia micrantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Callisia micrantha?

Callisia micrantha

What is the common name of Callisia micrantha?

Small-flowered callisia

What is the natural habitat of Callisia micrantha?

It is native to Central America and Mexico.

Species in the Callisia genus

Callisia ciliata, Callisia cordifolia, Callisia filiformis, Callisia fragrans, Callisia gentlei, Callisia gracilis, Callisia graminea, Callisia grandiflora, Callisia hintoniorum, Callisia insignis, Callisia laui, Callisia micrantha, Callisia monandra, Callisia multiflora, Callisia navicularis, Callisia ornata, Callisia repens, Callisia rosea, Callisia soconuscensis, Callisia tehuantepecana, Callisia warszewicziana, Callisia encolea, Callisia amplexicaulis, Callisia diuretica, Callisia silvatica, Callisia ionantha, Callisia angustifolia, Callisia brasiliensis, Callisia montana, Callisia neglecta, Callisia disgrega, Callisia amplexans, Callisia mexicana, Callisia kruseana, Callisia elata, Callisia palmeri, Callisia saxicola, Callisia purpurascens, Callisia warmingiana, Callisia serrulata, Callisia glandulosa,

Species in the Commelinaceae family

Aetheolirion stenolobium, Amischotolype glabrata, Amischotolype gracilis, Amischotolype griffithii, Amischotolype hispida, Amischotolype hookeri, Amischotolype irritans, Amischotolype laxiflora, Amischotolype marginata, Amischotolype mollissima, Amischotolype monosperma, Amischotolype sphagnorrhiza, Amischotolype tenuis, Amischotolype barbarossa, Amischotolype divaricata, Amischotolype dolichandra, Amischotolype hirsuta, Amischotolype leiocarpa, Amischotolype lobata, Amischotolype parvifructa, Amischotolype pedicellata, Amischotolype rostrata, Amischotolype strigosa, Amischotolype welzeniana, Aneilema acuminatum, Aneilema aequinoctiale, Aneilema alatum, Aneilema angolense, Aneilema aparine, Aneilema arenicola, Aneilema benadirense, Aneilema beniniense, Aneilema biflorum, Aneilema brasiliense, Aneilema brenanianum, Aneilema brunneospermum, Aneilema calceolus, Aneilema chrysopogon, Aneilema clarkei, Aneilema dispermum, Aneilema dregeanum, Aneilema forskaolii, Aneilema gillettii, Aneilema grandibracteolatum, Aneilema hirtum, Aneilema hockii, Aneilema homblei, Aneilema indehiscens, Aneilema johnstonii, Aneilema lamuense,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-223412: Based on the initial data import
John Torrey (1796-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Torr.' in the authors string.
David Hunt (1938-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.R.Hunt' in the authors string.