Small brownish
flowers are borne in thin spikes. Tovara is grown for its foliage effect
and the flowers are not ornamentally important.
Alternate leaves
are simple, ovate shaped and entire and 4-6
inches long. The dark green leaves are
irregularly marbled with ivory-yellow
variegation. The stems are jointed on this
species.
Aggressive grower
and may become invasive.
var. filiformis 'Painter's
Palette' - Easily identified by the reddish V-sign that
runs across the center of the leaf. New leaves
are creamy white with areas of light green
and pink.
