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Dichorisandra thyrsiflora

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Dichorisandra thyrsiflora or blue ginger is a species of tropical flowering plant which resembles ginger in growth and habit, but is actually related to the spiderworts. The plant is native to the tropical woodlands of North, Central and South America, especially in Atlantic Forest vegetation in Brazil. Of the family Commelinaceae, it is cultivated for its handsome spotted stems and large shiny foliage which is held horizontally, surmounted by striking blue flowers.

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Ecology

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Propagated by
Seed
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Name
Dichorisandra thyrsiflora
Slug
dichorisandra-thyrsiflora
Kingdom
Plantae
Family
Commelinaceae
Genus
Dichorisandra
Species
thyrsiflora
Propagule type
seed
Container suitable
No
Indoor suitable
No
OSSI pledged
No
Hazard level
1
Data completeness
43

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