CommelinaceaeSubfamily Commelinoideae
W/C = Wild Collected |
Rhoeo spathacea (Swartz) Stearn
- Common Name: Moses-In-The-Boat, Oyster Plant
- Family: Commelinaceae R. Br.
- Country of Origin: West Indies and Mexico
- Habitat:
- Description: Synonyms: Rhoeo discolor, Tradescantia spathacea
- Culture: Allow to dry between watering during the winter
Restrictions:- Poisonous Plant Parts - Not for Human Consumption
Watery sap can cause contact dermatitis, avoid getting sap on skin. Also can cause digestive problems if consumed in large quantities.
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Accession Data:- Accession # 198500595
- Source: Unknown
- Accession Date: 12-31-1985
- Bench: 3112 - PROD-W: Bench W
- Qty: 1 confirmed on 12-08-2011
Classification:- Division: Magnoliophyta
- Class: Liliopsida
- SubClass: commelinids
- Order: Commelinales
- SubOrder:
- Family: Commelinaceae
- SubFamily: Commelinoideae
- Tribe:
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