Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Genus:
Species:
geniculata
ID:
430411

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Jacq.) Rohweder

Source:
wcs

Year:
1956

Citation Micro:
Abh. Auslandsk., Reihe C, Naturwiss. 61(18): 143 (1956)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000429743

Common Names

  • Geniculata Gibasis
  • Geniculata Turquoise Tears
  • Geniculata False Baby Tears

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Synonyms

  • Aneilema filipes Mart. [unknown]
  • Aneilema geniculata (Jacq.) Woodson [unknown]
  • Callisia diffusa Pohl ex Seub. [unknown]
  • Tradescantia consanguinea Klotzsch ex C.B.Clarke [unknown]
  • Tradescantia decumbens Klotzsch [unknown]
  • Tradescantia effusa Mart. [unknown]
  • Tradescantia floribunda Kunth [illegitimate]
  • Tradescantia geniculata Jacq. [unknown]
  • Tradescantia hypophaea K.Koch & C.D.Bouché [unknown]
  • Tradescantia kunthiana Seub. [unknown]
  • Tradescantia geniculata kunthiana (Seub. ex Mart.) C.B.Clarke [unknown]
  • Tradescantia hypophaea G.Koch & Bouch. [unknown]

Description

Gibasis geniculata (also called Geniculate Gibasis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Commelinaceae. It is native to Mexico. It grows in dry, sandy soils in scrubby flatwoods and sandhills.

Uses & Benefits

Gibasis geniculata is used for its ornamental value in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a ground cover in dry areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Gibasis geniculata are small and white. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gibasis geniculata is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that grows in a variety of soils. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and planted in a well-drained soil. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Gibasis geniculata

Gibasis geniculata is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, rocky areas, particularly in the states of Coahuila and Nuevo Leon.

Gibasis geniculata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gibasis geniculata?

Gibasis geniculata

What are the common names of Gibasis geniculata?

Knee-joint Caltrop, Knee-joint Zygophyllum

What is the natural habitat of Gibasis geniculata?

Deserts, scrublands, and rocky hillsides

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-246969: Based on the initial data import
Nikolaus Joseph von Jacquin (1727-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jacq.' in the authors string.
Otto Rohweder (b.1919): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rohweder' in the authors string.