Gibasis geniculata is a trailing plant in the family Commelinaceae, native to Mexico and tropical America.[1]
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Commelinales |
| Family: | Commelinaceae |
| Genus: | Gibasis |
| Species: | G. geniculata
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Tradescantia kunthiana Seub. | |
The cultivated plant commonly known as Tahitian bridal veil is often mis-labelled as Gibasis geniculata, however its true species is Gibasis pellucida.[2]
References edit
- ^ "Gibasis geniculata". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 30 Jan 2022.
- ^ Fantz, Paul R.; Nelson, Paul (Apr 1995). "Nomenclature of Tahitian Bridal Veil". HortTechnology. 5 (2): 144–146. doi:10.21273/HORTTECH.5.2.144. Retrieved 30 January 2022.
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