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Zebra plant

Local Name	:	Zebra plant
Botanical Name	:	Tradescantia zebrina Bosse
Common Name	:	Zebra plant
Family	:	Commelinaceae
Distribution	:	It is widely cultivated throughout the world for its ornamental purposes.
Habit	:	Herb
Short Description	:	It features lush, trailing vines with glossy, oval-shaped leaves. These leaves are deep green or purple with characteristic silver or white stripes, resembling a zebra pattern.

Descriptions

It is a trailing perennial herb with succulent stems. It features lance-shaped leaves arranged in pairs along the stems, showcasing purple undersides with green or silver stripes on the upper surface. The plant produces small clusters of three-petaled, pink to purple flowers.

Flowering & Fruiting Period

April - August

Use(s)

It is used for ornamental purposes.