Fittonia verschaffeltii
| Fittonia verschaffeltii | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Lamiales |
| Family: | Acanthaceae |
| Genus: | Fittonia |
| Species: | F. verschaffeltii |
| Binomial name | |
| Fittonia verschaffeltii | |
Fittonia verschaffeltii (commonly known as Nerve Plant) is a species of tropical plant native to Peru. Its stem is covered in hair. The veins of the leaves are usually white, but colors vary with cultivar. It is suitable as a house plant.
The plant is often found in aquatic shops marketed as suitable for submerged growth in aquariums. It is, however, not suited for this purpose and quickly rots.
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