엘레강스(실달개비 Gibasis geniculata) (1)

 

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학명 : Gibasis geniculata (Jacq.) Rohweder

분류 : Commelinaceae

학명 풀이 :

Gibasis : From the Latin gibbus (swollen) and the Greek basis (base), referring to the swollen base of the sepal

geniculata : bent sharply

중국어명 : 新娘草

영어명 : Tahitian bridal veil

국내 유통명 : 엘레강스, 실달개비

 

 

사진 : 2021.04. 27 도봉구 모 교회 잎 화단

 

 

 

영어 위키 설명

 

Gibasis geniculata, also known as Tahitian bridal veil (bridal veil은 면사포), is a trailing plant in the family Commelinaceae that is native to the West Indies, southwest Texas, Argentina and Mexico.

 

Description​

A creeping plant growing to 20cm or 50cm, it features thin stems and narrow green leaves that have a purple underside. Small and showy white flowers would appear in abundance over the plant in most part of the year.

 

Cultivation​

Commonly grown as an ornamental plant in hanging baskets and as a groundcover, it flourishes in warmth and humidity, but it must be protected from direct sunshine and severe frost. It can readily root from cuttings.

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gibasis_geniculata