Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Genus:
Species:
rosea
ID:
343962

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vent.) D.R.Hunt

Source:
wcs

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 41(2): 409. 1986 [22 Jul 1986]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000343294



Common Names

  • Callisia rosea
  • Basket Plant
  • Chain of Hearts


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Synonyms

  • Callisia graminifolia (Raf.) D.R.Hunt [unknown]
  • Cuthbertia rosea Small [unknown]
  • Phyodina rosea (Vent.) Rohweder [unknown]
  • Tradescantia graminifolia Raf. [unknown]
  • Tradescantia rosea Vent. [unknown]
  • Tradescantia virginica Walter [unknown]
  • Tripogandra rosea (Vent.) Woodson [unknown]
  • Tradescantia rosea typica E.S.Anderson & Woodson [unknown]

Description

Callisia rosea (also called Rose Inch Plant, among many other common names) is a low-growing, evergreen perennial native to Mexico and Central America. It has a creeping habit and can reach up to 15 cm in height. The leaves are oval-shaped and can be up to 2 cm long. The flowers are small and pinkish-white in colour. It is found in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, woodlands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Callisia rosea is an ornamental plant that is used in landscaping and gardens. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Callisia rosea has small, pink 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 rosea 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 rosea

Callisia rosea can be found in Mexico.

Callisia rosea FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Callisia rosea?

Callisia rosea is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas.

What is the flowering season of Callisia rosea?

Callisia rosea typically flowers in summer.

What is the color of Callisia rosea's flowers?

Callisia rosea has white to pink flowers.

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-223421: Based on the initial data import
Étienne Pierre Ventenat (1757-1808): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vent.' in the authors string.
David Hunt (1938-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.R.Hunt' in the authors string.