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
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.
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 Gibasis genus
Gibasis chihuahuensis,
Gibasis consobrina,
Gibasis geniculata,
Gibasis gypsophila,
Gibasis hintoniorum,
Gibasis karwinskyana,
Gibasis linearis,
Gibasis matudae,
Gibasis oaxacana,
Gibasis pauciflora,
Gibasis pellucida,
Gibasis pulchella,
Gibasis triflora,
Gibasis venustula,
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,