Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Genus:
Species:
pauciflora
ID:
430509

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Urb. & Ekman) D.R.Hunt

Source:
wcs

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 33: 146 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000429841

Common Names

  • Gibasis pauciflora
  • Few-flowered Gibasis
  • Few-flowered Seepweed

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Synonyms

  • Aneilema pauciflorum (Urb. & Ekman) Alain [illegitimate]
  • Tradescantia pauciflora Urb. & Ekman [unknown]

Description

Gibasis pauciflora (also called Few-flowered 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 pauciflora is used as an ornamental plant, for its yellow flowers and attractive foliage. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gibasis pauciflora 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 pauciflora 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 pauciflora

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

Gibasis pauciflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gibasis pauciflora?

Gibasis pauciflora

What is the common name of Gibasis pauciflora?

Pauciflora

What is the lifespan of Gibasis pauciflora?

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-246983: Based on the initial data import
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
Erik Leonard Ekman (1883-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ekman' in the authors string.
David Hunt (1938-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.R.Hunt' in the authors string.