By Bamboo
London, United Kingdom
Zebrina? Anyone know what the name of this plant is - it looks like a zebrina of some kind, but doesn't grow like one because it forms rosettes, not just long stems with leaves on.
- 31 Oct, 2009
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Checked that, Fractal, not that one, but I did find it on the same site - its Tradescantia bermudensis variegatam apparently. Same site suggests that some plants previously classifed under Zebrina are now Tradescantia, is that true?
31 Oct, 2009
I think they are synonymous with each other?
Botanical Name: Tradescantia bermudensis ‘Variegata’ or Tradescantia spathacea ‘Hawaiian Dwarf’ (synonym: Rhoeo bermudensis variegata, Rhoeo spathacea nana variegata)
31 Oct, 2009
I thinkyou're right - but they used to be different plants grouped under Zebrina or Tradescantia - I must say I'm finding it difficult to keep up with all these nomenclature changes, they seem to be very frequent these days - or perhaps its that telescoping time thing that happens as I get older...;-)
31 Oct, 2009
:-)
1 Nov, 2009
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Almost has the look of a Dracaena reflexa about it but not seen one this colour.
I think it is probably Tradescantia spathacea 'Tricolor'
31 Oct, 2009