Callisia fragrans
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Callisia fragrans, commonly known as the Basket Plant, Chain Plant or Inch Plant, is a species of the Callisia
genus, in the Commelinaceae
family.
Basket plant is native to South America. The country of origin of the plant is Mexico.
Basket plant is known as a houseplant for more than 100 years. However, it can be also found growing outdoors in warmer climates in moist, fertile soil. The herb likes partially shaded areas. The fleshy stem of the herb grows to a height of 1 metre. 25-centimetre-long leaves become violet if exposed to strong sunlight. Blossoms are white and aromatic.
Callisia
Callisia is a genus of flowering plants in the spiderwort family, Commelinaceae. Members of the genus are commonly known as Roselings. The generic name is derived from the Greek word καλλον , meaning "beauty."...
genus, in the Commelinaceae
Commelinaceae
Commelinaceae is a family of flowering plants. In less formal contexts, the group is referred to as the dayflower family or spiderwort family. It is one of five families in the order Commelinales and by far the largest of these with an estimated 650 species in 40 genera. Well known genera include...
family.
Basket plant is native to South America. The country of origin of the plant is Mexico.
Basket plant is known as a houseplant for more than 100 years. However, it can be also found growing outdoors in warmer climates in moist, fertile soil. The herb likes partially shaded areas. The fleshy stem of the herb grows to a height of 1 metre. 25-centimetre-long leaves become violet if exposed to strong sunlight. Blossoms are white and aromatic.