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Commelinaceae

Subfamily Commelinoideae

W/C = Wild Collected
Siderasis fuscata (Lodd.) H. E. Moore

  • Query IPNI
  • Common Name: Brown Spiderwort, Bears Ears
  • Family: Commelinaceae R. Br.

  • Country of Origin: eastern Brazil
  • Habitat:

  • Description: a clump forming perennial herb, grown primarily for its foliage, but also producing small purple flowers
  • Culture: light shade, even moisture
  • USDA Zone: 10-12
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Accession Data:

  • Accession # 198500501
  • Source: Unknown
  • Accession Date: 12-31-1985
  • Bench: 1320 - NEO:Guyana Highlands C
  • Qty: 2 confirmed on 08-27-2009
Classification:

  • Division: Magnoliophyta
  • Class: Liliopsida
  • SubClass: commelinids
  • Order: Commelinales
  • SubOrder:
  • Family: Commelinaceae
  • SubFamily: Commelinoideae
  • Tribe:
  • SubTribe:
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