Hydrocotyle

Hydrocotyle, a photo by Jane Young on Flickr.

Hydrocotyle originates in Tropical Asia and Africa. A member of the Umbelliferae family, it is commonly known as "Water penny wort" and is a dwarf amphibious herb. The small white flowers are pictured here.

Streptocarpus

Streptocarpus, a photo by Jane Young on Flickr.

A member of the Gesneriaceae family, the "Cape primrose" is a native to Africa.

Peperomia scadens 'Variegata"

Peperomia scadens 'Variegata", a photo by Jane Young on Flickr.

Commonly known as "Variegated philodendron leaf", this member of the Piperaceae family is a hanging variety that sports large rat-tail inflorescence.

Begonia semperflorens, white

Begonia semperflorens white, a photo by Jane Young on Flickr.

A member of the Begoniaceae family and commonly called "Wax begonia", this species has white flowers and succulent stems.

Pelargonium, red

Pelargonium, red, a photo by Jane Young on Flickr.

Commonly known as geraniums, the Pelargonium is a member of the Geraniaceae family. South Africa is the country of origin for these colorful bedding plants.

Peperomia rubella

Peperomia rubella, a photo by Jane Young on Flickr.

Originating in Mexico, this member of the Piperaceae family has whorls of tiny leaves and small rat-tail inflorescence, pictured here.

Coleus

Coleus, a photo by Jane Young on Flickr.

A member of the Labiatae family, the blooms on Coleus are often removed to keep the foliage colorful and strong. Pictured here is the inflorescence of the Colues, a plant that originates in Java.

Breynia nivosa roseo-picta

Breynia , a photo by Jane Young on Flickr.

A member of the Euphorbiaceae family, this plant has a color form called "Leaf flower". This picture, however, shows the true inflorescence. Known as "Snowbush", this plant is native to the South Sea Islands.

Gibasis geniculata

A member of the Commelinaceae family, Gibasis geniculata is commonly known as "Tahitian bridal veil". This plants originates in Tropical America and has green leaves with purplish backs and tiny white flowers.

Brighamia

Brighamia citrina, once thought to be a member of the Lobeliaceae family, is now identified as belonging to the Campanulaceae family. This change was made due to the pollen being ready before the stigma is viable, as is true of the Campanulaceae group.

Oxalis regnellii

"Rubra alba", or Oxalis, of the Oxalidaceae family, is from South America. The three-segmented leaves have straight-lined apices. Growing from tuberculate rhizomes, the plant flowers freely.

Begonia x 'Bow-Arriola'

Begonia x 'Bow-Arriola' is a stiking member of the Begoniaceae family having a rhizomatous root formation. Propagation can be done from a single leaf laid flat on moist perlite until a new crown is formed.
Donated by Jane Farquhar.