Commelinaceae
Commelinaceae Mirb.
A family of tropical and subtropical monocots known as "spiderworts". Includes popular ornamental genera such as Tradescantia and Callisia, prized for colorful foliage and trailing habits.
Callisia
Callisia
A genus of succulent and semi-succulent plants in the family Commelinaceae, native to tropical and subtropical America. Characterized by creeping or trailing stems with fleshy, compact leaves. Several species are popular houseplants due to ease of cultivation and attractive foliage.
Rhoeo
Rhoeo
Monotypic genus of perennial herbaceous plants in the family Commelinaceae, currently treated as a synonym of Tradescantia. Native to Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean, widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions worldwide. Its best-known representatives are ornamental foliage plants with lance-shaped leaves that are dark green above and purple beneath, very popular in gardens and as houseplants in Colombia and Latin America.
Setcreasea
Setcreasea
Genus of succulent plants in the family Commelinaceae, known for its purple leaves and pink flowers.
Tradescantia
Tradescantia