Archive for Family: Commelinaceae

Amischotolype gracilis

Amischotolype gracilis (Ridl.) I.M. Turner

Recent Synonyms: Forrestia mollis Hassk.

Status: Native; Common.

Growth Form or Habit: Herb.

Amischotolype gracilis B29-5184
Mandai; 2011.

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(1) The Plant Observatory website

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Commelina diffusa

Commelina diffusa Burm. f.

Recent Synonyms: None relevant.

Status: Crytogenic.

Growth Form or Habit: Herb.

Flower
Jurong East; 2010.

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Tradescantia spathacea

Tradescantia spathacea Sw.

Recent Synonyms: None relevant.

Status: Exotic; Cultivated only.

Growth Form or Habit: Herb.

Habit
Queenstown; 2010.

Flower
Queenstown; 2010.

Other information:

Common Name: Moses in a cradle

More pictures can be found at

(1) The Plant Observatory website

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