Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Genus:
Species:
pellucida
ID:
430516

Status:
valid

Authors:
(M.Martens & Galeotti) D.R.Hunt

Source:
wcs

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 38(1): 132. 1983 [11 Aug 1983]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000429848



Common Names

  • Gibasis pellucida
  • Pellucid Gibasis
  • Pellucid Seepweed


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Synonyms

  • Gibasis schiedeana (Kunth) D.R.Hunt [unknown]
  • Tradescantia geniculata botterii C.B.Clarke [unknown]
  • Tradescantia geniculata schiedeana (Kunth) C.B.Clarke [unknown]
  • Tradescantia lundellii Standl. [unknown]
  • Tradescantia pellucida M.Martens & Galeotti [unknown]
  • Tradescantia schiedeana Kunth [unknown]
  • Tripogandra lundellii (Standl.) Woodson [unknown]

Description

Gibasis pellucida (also called Pellucid Gibasis, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Southeast Asia. It is a small shrub with small, leathery leaves and small white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests and tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Gibasis pellucida is used in traditional medicine for the treatment of fever, malaria, and dysentery. It is also used as a flavoring agent and as a dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gibasis pellucida has small, white flowers that are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gibasis pellucida is a tropical evergreen shrub native to India and Sri Lanka. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-draining soil. Propagation is best done by seed, though cuttings can be taken from mature plants. It is a relatively easy species to cultivate and can tolerate some drought.

Where to Find Gibasis pellucida

Gibasis pellucida can be found in Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Gibasis pellucida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gibasis pellucida?

Gibasis pellucida

What is the common name of Gibasis pellucida?

Pellucida

What is the lifespan of Gibasis pellucida?

Perennial

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-246984: Based on the initial data import
Martin Martens (1797-1863): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Martens' in the authors string.
Henri Guillaume Galeotti (1814-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Galeotti' in the authors string.
David Hunt (1938-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.R.Hunt' in the authors string.