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‘Mexican Flag’

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Full nameTradescantia zanonia ‘Mexican Flag’.
Name statusAccepted, the valid name for a unique cultivar.

Established with a description and photo by Graf (1963, p. 601, 1567).

Also known as:
OriginsUnknown.
ClassificationThe species Tradescantia zanonia is sometimes labelled with its botanical synonym Campelia zanonia.
Legal protectionNone.
AvailabilityAvailable from some nurseries and specialists.

Description

SpeciesTradescantia zanonia.
Growth habitVery large, upright growth with minimal branching.
FoliageLeaves are very large pointed ovals. They are striped with green and white, often with a dark pink border in high light.

References

Graf, A. B. (1963). Exotica 3: Pictorial Cyclopedia of Exotic Plants. Roehrs Company.