Commelinaceae

Callisia fragrans: Classification, Characteristics, Distribution, Chemical Constituents, and Medicinal properties

A cultivated perennial herbaceous succulent called Callisiafragrans (Olennikov et al., 2008). A variety of biologically active substances, including phenolic, flavonoid, coumarin, anthraquinone, triterpene, alkaloid, choline, and fatty acids, are present in the leaves of C. fragrans. These substances include carbohydrates, ascorbic acids, amino acids, and ascorbic acid (Chernenko et al., 2007; Nguyen and Trinh, 2019). Callisia fragrans has been shown to have radioprotective, hypersensitivity, antihypoxic, antiherpetic, and other therapeutic characteristics that are good for the liver, pancreas, gastrointestinal tract, skin, and bronchial asthma (Ludmila et al., 2010; Mairapetyan et al., 2014; Susan et al., 2006; Malakyan et al., 2015; Thom et al., 2018)

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Small-Leaf Spiderwort Plant: Classification, Distribution, Taxonomy, Characteristics, and Reproduction

Small-leaf spiderwort, Tradescantia fluminensis, is a perennial subsucculent herb native to Brazil and Argentina’s tropical and subtropical climates (Maule et al. 1995). The species has been introduced to Florida, California, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico. It has also been imported into at least 13 other nations, where it is frequently regarded as invasive. The species thrives in damp environments, where it develops thick monocultures that restrict native plant recruitment. When compared to non-invaded areas, Tradescantia fluminensis modifies the decomposition rate of leaf litter and is capable of modifying nutrient availability, moisture regime, and invertebrate fauna. Preventative measures should be included in a strong management approach, and any occurrences of this plant should be eliminated before it spreads.

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