"Bolivian Jew"
Callisia repens (Jacq.) L.
Callisia repens, commonly known as Bolivian Jew, is a creeping succulent plant from the Commelinaceae family. It is native to Central and South America and was first described in 1762. The plant has a wide distribution, including regions such as Brazil, Taiwan, Cuba, Ethiopia, India, Uganda, Zambia, Kenya, Australia, and the Galápagos Islands, among others.
Description
Callisia repens is a member of the genus Callisia and is characterized by its creeping growth habit. It is found in various locations across the globe, including parts of Africa, Asia, and the Americas. The species has been recorded in regions such as Capitanejo, Onzaga, Piedecuesta, San José de Miranda, and Kruger National Park. Its adaptability is reflected in its presence in diverse habitats, including East Africa, Antioquia, Cauca, Magdalena, Santander, Valle, and Hawaii.
Other common names
Creeping inchplantWaterweed"Bolivian Jew"Chain PlantInch PlantTurtle Vine
Distribution
BR · TW · ZA · CU · ET · Capitanejo | Onzaga | Piedecuesta | San José de Miranda · MW · SE · IN · UG · ZM · KE · AU · TL · GF · Kruger National Park · Galápagos Islands · East Africa · Antioquia, Cauca, Magdalena, Santander, Valle · Hawaii · conterminous 48 United States · Argentina Northeast · Argentina Northwest · Aruba · Bangladesh · Belize · Bolivia · Brazil Northeast · Cayman Is. · China Southeast
Synonyms
Commelina hexandra var. mandoniiHapalanthus repensTradescantia callisiaTradescantia repensCallisia repens var. ciliataCallisia repens var. mandoniiCallisia hexandraCallisia hexandra var. caracasanaCallisia hexandra var. mandoniiCallisia hexandra var. salzmannii
