Gibasis geniculata is a trailing plant in the family Commelinaceae, native to Mexico and tropical America.[1]

The cultivated plant commonly known as Tahitian bridal veil is often mis-labelled as Gibasis geniculata, however its true species is Gibasis pellucida.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Gibasis geniculata". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 30 Jan 2022.
  2. ^ Fantz, Paul R.; Nelson, Paul (Apr 1995). "Nomenclature of Tahitian Bridal Veil". HortTechnology. 5 (2): 144–146. doi:10.21273/HORTTECH.5.2.144. Retrieved 30 January 2022.