callisiacallisia
genusgenusDelicate trailing plants with small, succulent-like leaves arranged in neat patterns along their stems. These compact growers form dense mats of foliage that can range from deep green to purple and silver tones.
Etymology
The name 'Callisia' comes from the Greek words 'kallos' meaning 'beauty' and 'sis' meaning 'in reference to,' literally translating to 'very beautiful.'
Interesting fact!
Despite their dainty appearance, these resilient plants were originally used by indigenous peoples in Central America for their medicinal properties to treat various ailments.
All species of Callisia
callisiaNavicularis
Chain plant, Boat lily, Small boat callisia.
callisiaFragrans
Chain plant, Basket plant, Vanilla plant.
callisiaWarszewicziana
Pink fuzzy, Chain plant, Purple passion chain.
callisiaElegans
Striped inch plant, Pink striped tradescantia, Pink callisia.
callisiaRepens
Creeping inch plant, Chain plant, Turtle vine.
callisiarepens 'Green turtle'
callisiarepens 'Rosato'
Pink Panther, Pink Lady.
callisiaGentlei
Striped inch plant, Fuzzy inch plant, Purple striped inch plant.
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