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Tradescantia pallida
As a houseplant, T. pallida has been judged exceptionally effective at improving indoor air quality by filtering out Volatile Organic Compounds, a class of common pollutants and respiratory irritants, via a process known as phytoremediation.
There is some controversy regarding the correct scientific name for this plant species, with certain authorities continuing to refer to it as Setcreasea purpurea or Setcreasea pallida. The comparatively more recent denomination Tradescantia pallida appears to enjoy greater acceptance and wider usage at the present time
I use to know this as Setcreasea purpurea, but I guess it's changed names now.
Spotted on Apr 5, 2010
Submitted on May 6, 2011
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