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Phyodina navicularis (Ortgies) Rohweder
Abh. Auslandsk., Reihe C, Naturwiss. 18: (Farin. Veg. Salvad.) 151. 1956
Family: COMMELINACEAE

Accepted Scientific Name: Callisia navicularis (Ortgies) D.R.Hunt
Kew Bull. 38: 132. 1984 1983

Phyodina navicularis (Callisia navicularis) Photo by: Valentino Vallicelli
(During the resting phase) It is a succulent plant with beautiful boat-like formation of grey-green to viney leaves. It needs a little sun to show it's true beauty. It will have Lav/pink flowers and does well in a small basket.

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Accepted name in llifle Database:
Callisia navicularis (Ortgies) D.R.Hunt
Kew Bull. 38: 132. 1984 1983
Synonymy: 5
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Common Names include:
ENGLISH: Striped Inch Plant, Chain Plant, Day Flower, Window's Tears


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Resting phase (Callisia navicularis) Photo by: Valentino Vallicelli
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During the summer active growth phase it forms very elegant and long flowering stems. (Callisia navicularis) Photo by: Cactus Art

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Phyodina navicularis (Callisia navicularis) Photo by: Cactus Art
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Phyodina navicularis (Callisia navicularis) Photo by: Valentino Vallicelli

8337 valentino Valentino Vallicelli
Phyodina navicularis (Callisia navicularis) Photo by: Valentino Vallicelli
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Phyodina navicularis (Callisia navicularis) Photo by: Cactus Art

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Phyodina navicularis (Callisia navicularis) Photo by: Cactus Art
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