this species is named  "bamboo  

spiderwort", because of its striped

patterns on the leaves

stems erect, postrate, ascending

at the tips

there are always 2 buds on the 

tip of peduncles, one is maturer 

than another

inflorescences are subtended by

small bracts

are removed from the peduncle

a pistil,  2-3 stamens,

2-3 staminodes

right: 2 arrowhead shaped

       staminodes

petals thin striped pattern

with an upturned style

arranged alternatively

one of them reduced anther,

filament length and  thickness

filaments