Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Genus:
Species:
pulchella
ID:
430525

Status:
valid

Authors:
Raf.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Fl. Tellur. 2: 16 (1837)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000429857

Common Names

  • Gibasis pulchella
  • Pulchella
  • Gibasis

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Synonyms

  • Aneilema pulchellum (Kunth) Woodson [unknown]
  • Heterachthia pulchella Kunze [unknown]
  • Tradescantia pulchella Kunth [unknown]

Description

Gibasis pulchella (also called Pretty 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 pulchella 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 pulchella 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 pulchella 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 pulchella

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

Gibasis pulchella FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gibasis pulchella?

Gibasis pulchella

What is the common name of Gibasis pulchella?

Pulchella

What is the lifespan of Gibasis pulchella?

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,