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No matching Taxonomic Authority · 1 instance(s) · confirmed
Author citation: Hook..
Aliases: Davallia solida var. fejeensis, Hare's-foot fern, Rabbit's-foot fern
Davallia fejeensis is a tropical epiphytic fern with finely divided, lacy fronds arising from fuzzy, creeping rhizomes that resemble rabbit feet. It forms graceful, arching clumps and is commonly grown as a houseplant or in humid shade.
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No matching Taxonomic Authority · 1 instance(s) · probable
Author citation: (Prain) Mabb..
Aliases: Sansevieria trifasciata, Sansevieria zeylanica, Snake plant
Dracaena trifasciata is a rhizomatous succulent native to tropical West Africa, producing stiff upright leaves with horizontal mottling. Extremely drought tolerant, it thrives in varied indoor light conditions and spreads slowly through underground rhizomes.
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No matching Taxonomic Authority · 2 instance(s) · uncertain
Author citation: (Linden & André) G.S.Bunting.
Aliases: Pearls and Jade pothos, Pothos aureus, devil's ivy, golden pothos, +1 more
Trailing variegated pothos cultivar with green, white, and gray foliage; commonly grown as a houseplant. Toxic if ingested by cats and dogs.
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No matching Taxonomic Authority · 1 instance(s) · uncertain
Author citation: (Linden & André) G.S.Bunting.
Aliases: Epipremnum aureum 'Snow Queen', devil's ivy, golden pothos, pothos
Variegated trailing aroid cultivar of golden pothos with white to cream and green marbling; commonly grown as a hanging or climbing houseplant.
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No matching Taxonomic Authority · 2 instance(s) · uncertain
Author citation: (L.) Engl..
Aliases: Blue Pothos, Cebu Blue Pothos, Epipremnum pinnatum 'Cebu Blue'
Climbing evergreen aroid with blue-gray juvenile foliage; cultivated as ‘Cebu Blue’.
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No matching Taxonomic Authority · 1 instance(s) · confirmed
Author citation: (W.Bull) Borchs. & S.Suárez.
Aliases: Calathea concinna
Goeppertia concinna ‘Freddie’ is a tropical rhizomatous foliage plant with elongated light-green leaves marked by dark feathered striping. Native to Brazilian rainforest lineages, it prefers warm humid conditions and bright indirect light.
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No matching Taxonomic Authority · 1 instance(s) · ai determined
Author citation: (L.f.) R.Br..
Aliases: Hindu rope hoya, Hindu rope plant, Hoya carnosa 'Compacta', curly hoya
Twining tropical epiphyte grown for fleshy leaves and fragrant waxy flowers; 'Compacta' is a curled-leaf cultivar commonly called Hindu rope hoya.
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No matching Taxonomic Authority · 1 instance(s) · uncertain
Author citation: Merr..
Aliases: hoya, splash, wax plant, waxflower
Climbing tropical hoya cultivar with speckled foliage; grown as a houseplant or hanging basket plant.
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No matching Taxonomic Authority · 0 instance(s) · uncertain
Author citation: L.f. ex R.Br..
Aliases: Hoya 'Mathilde Splash', Hoya 'Mathilde', Hoya carnosa x serpens, Hoya cv. Mathilde, +1 more
Trailing epiphytic hoya cultivar with small, thick leaves and silver splash markings; commonly grown as a houseplant.
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No matching Taxonomic Authority · 0 instance(s) · uncertain
Author citation: Boonkerd & Noot..
Aliases: Blue oil fern, Oil fern
Iridescent fern from Thailand, commonly grown as a houseplant and known for its blue sheen.
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No matching Taxonomic Authority · 2 instance(s) · confirmed
Author citation: (L.) Schott.
Aliases: Boston fern, sword fern
Tropical sword fern widely grown as a houseplant and ornamental. It has arching fronds and is native to the Americas.
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No matching Taxonomic Authority · 0 instance(s) · uncertain
Author citation: L..
Aliases: Dark Opal Basil, Ocimum basilicum 'Dark Opal', Ocimum basilicum var. purpurascens 'Dark Opal', Purple basil
Purple-leaved basil cultivar with aromatic foliage; grown as an annual culinary and ornamental herb. John Scarchuk and Joseph Lent.
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No matching Taxonomic Authority · 0 instance(s) · uncertain
Author citation: C.DC..
Aliases: Peperomia albovittata, Peperomia albovittata 'Piccolo Banda', piccolo banda peperomia
Compact tropical peperomia with thick, silver-green, veined leaves and reddish stems; commonly grown as a houseplant.
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No matching Taxonomic Authority · 0 instance(s) · uncertain
Author citation: Yunck..
Aliases: Peperomia argentea, Peperomia caperata Ruiz & Pav., emerald ripple pepper, emerald-ripple peperomia
Compact evergreen tropical houseplant with corrugated heart-shaped leaves; native to Brazil.
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No matching Taxonomic Authority · 1 instance(s) · uncertain
Author citation: B.S.Williams ex Mast. & T.Moore.
Aliases: String of turtles
Trailing peperomia with tiny round, succulent leaves marked by dark veins and silver-green marbling. Stems are slender and prostrate, rooting at nodes. Grown as a compact, ornamental houseplant for hanging baskets or terrariums.
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No matching Taxonomic Authority · 0 instance(s) · uncertain
Author citation: (J.V.Thomps.) A.Dietr..
Aliases: Peperomia angulata, Peperomia muscosa, Peperomia rocca scuro, beetle peperomia, +1 more
Accepted Peperomia species native to tropical America; an epiphyte or lithophyte often grown as a small trailing houseplant.
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No matching Taxonomic Authority · 0 instance(s) · uncertain
Author citation: (L.) Benth..
Aliases: Plectranthus scutellarioides, coleus, flame nettle
Ornamental coleus cultivar with colorful foliage; grown mainly for containers and bedding. Often pinched for compact growth and best color in bright shade to sun.
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No matching Taxonomic Authority · 2 instance(s) · confirmed
Author citation: (L.f.) Druce.
Aliases: Plectranthus nummularius, Swedish ivy, whorled plectranthus
Plectranthus verticillatus is a trailing perennial in the mint family with glossy scalloped leaves and succulent stems. Native to southern Africa, it spreads readily, roots easily from cuttings, and produces small pale lavender flowers under favorable conditions.
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No matching Taxonomic Authority · 0 instance(s) · uncertain
Author citation: L..
Aliases: Lycopersicon esculentum, Lycopersicon lycopersicum, garden tomato, tomato
Cultivated tomato, a scrambling subshrub grown for edible fruits; widely grown as an annual or short-lived perennial in warm climates.
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AVSA · 2 instance(s) · trade assumed
Author citation: (H.Wendl.) Christenh..
Aliases: African violet, Saintpaulia ionantha, Saintpaulia ionanthus
Cultivated African violet cultivar in the Gesneriaceae; name used for a horticultural selection of Streptocarpus ionanthus. Streptocarpus sect. Saintpaulia contains the majority of cultivated African violets. (Registered as Lyon's Black Magic) Purple, single and semidouble pansies, are spattered and streaked with tiny, medium pink fantasy, like sparks from a fire! Tailored, dark green, standard foliage is variegated in ivory on the leaf edges.
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AVSA · 2 instance(s) · uncertain
Author citation: (H.Wendl.) Christenh..
Aliases: African violet, Saintpaulia ionantha, Saintpaulia ionanthus
Cultivated African violet cultivar in the Gesneriaceae; name used for a horticultural selection of Streptocarpus ionanthus. Streptocarpus sect. Saintpaulia contains the majority of cultivated African violets. Blue with darker blue streaks. Standard.
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AVSA · 2 instance(s) · uncertain
Author citation: (H.Wendl.) Christenh..
Aliases: African violet, Saintpaulia ionantha, Saintpaulia ionanthus
Cultivated African violet cultivar in the Gesneriaceae; name used for a horticultural selection of Streptocarpus ionanthus. Streptocarpus sect. Saintpaulia contains the majority of cultivated African violets. Lavender/blue double stars are accented with a geneva edge. A touch of green occasionally shadows the edge. The standard foliage is medium green and tailored.
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AVSA · 2 instance(s) · uncertain
Author citation: (H.Wendl.) Christenh..
Aliases: African violet, Saintpaulia ionantha, Saintpaulia ionanthus
Cultivated African violet cultivar in the Gesneriaceae; name used for a horticultural selection of Streptocarpus ionanthus. Streptocarpus sect. Saintpaulia contains the majority of cultivated African violets.
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AVSA · 2 instance(s) · uncertain
Author citation: (H.Wendl.) Christenh..
Aliases: African violet, Saintpaulia ionantha, Saintpaulia ionanthus
Cultivated African violet cultivar in the Gesneriaceae; name used for a horticultural selection of Streptocarpus ionanthus. Streptocarpus sect. Saintpaulia contains the majority of cultivated African violets. WOW! Very large, single and semidouble, dark, mauve/pink stars. A lightly frilled purple edge surrounds each flower. Blue fantasy flecks add the final touch to this electrifying variety. Dark green, red reverse foliage is quilted and serrated. A very large grower!
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AVSA · 2 instance(s) · uncertain
Author citation: (H.Wendl.) Christenh..
Aliases: African violet, Saintpaulia, Saintpaulia ionantha, Usambara violet
Herbaceous African violet species native to eastern and southwestern Tanzania; commonly cultivated as a houseplant and often treated in horticulture as Saintpaulia.
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AVSA · 2 instance(s) · uncertain
Author citation: (H.Wendl.) Christenh..
Aliases: African violet, Saintpaulia ionantha, Saintpaulia ionanthus
Cultivated African violet cultivar in the Gesneriaceae; name used for a horticultural selection of Streptocarpus ionanthus. Streptocarpus sect. Saintpaulia contains the majority of cultivated African violets. Single to semidouble purple pansy with variable pink fantasy; white edge. Variegated medium green and cream, heart-shaped, glossy. Large standard.
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AVSA · 2 instance(s) · uncertain
Author citation: (H.Wendl.) Christenh..
Aliases: African violet, Saintpaulia ionantha, Saintpaulia ionanthus
Cultivated African violet cultivar in the Gesneriaceae; name used for a horticultural selection of Streptocarpus ionanthus. Streptocarpus sect. Saintpaulia contains the majority of cultivated African violets. Still everyone's favorite! Large semidouble stars of deep orchid are tipped randomly in near black, then edged in white. Petals may at times be tinted with green depending upon growing conditions. Foliage is medium green & lightly quilted.
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AVSA · 2 instance(s) · uncertain
Author citation: (H.Wendl.) Christenh..
Aliases: African violet, Saintpaulia ionantha, Saintpaulia ionanthus
Cultivated African violet cultivar in the Gesneriaceae; name used for a horticultural selection of Streptocarpus ionanthus. Streptocarpus sect. Saintpaulia contains the majority of cultivated African violets. Double lavender two-tone. Variegated, supreme. Large foliage. (DAVS 469)
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No matching Taxonomic Authority · 0 instance(s) · uncertain
Author citation: (Vell.) J.M.A.Braga.
Aliases: Calathea 'Triostar', Stromanthe sanguinea, Stromanthe sanguinea 'Tricolour', Stromanthe sanguinea 'Triostar', +3 more
Evergreen rhizomatous tropical houseplant grown for tricolored variegated foliage; commonly sold as Triostar.
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No matching Taxonomic Authority · 1 instance(s) · uncertain
Author citation: Schott.
Aliases: Syngonium podophyllum 'Butterfly', american evergreen, arrowhead plant, arrowhead vine, +1 more
Tropical climbing aroid grown as a houseplant for arrow-shaped foliage; typically toxic if ingested.
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No matching Taxonomic Authority · 3 instance(s) · ai determined
Author citation: L..
Aliases: common lilac, lilac
Deciduous shrub or small tree with fragrant purple to white flower panicles; widely cultivated as common lilac.
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