Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Genus:
Species:
erecta
ID:
588122

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Jacq.) Fenzl

Source:
wcs

Year:
1851

Citation Micro:
Index Seminum (WU, Vindobonensis) 1849-1850(Adv. Bot.): [10] (1851)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000587454



Common Names

  • Tinantia Erecta
  • Erecta Wild Potato
  • Erecta Wild Yam


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Synonyms

  • Commelina rosea Schlecht. [unknown]
  • Ephemerum racemosum Moench [unknown]
  • Pogomesia erecta Standl. [unknown]
  • Pogomesia undata Raf. [unknown]
  • Tinantia fugax Scheidw. [unknown]
  • Tinantia latifolia Schltdl. [unknown]
  • Tinantia modesta Brandegee [unknown]
  • Tinantia undata Schltdl. [unknown]
  • Tradescantia bifida Roth [unknown]
  • Tradescantia commelina Neuenh. [unknown]
  • Tradescantia erecta Jacq. [unknown]
  • Tradescantia latifolia Ruiz & Pav. [unknown]
  • Tradescantia malabarica Herb. ex Schult.f. [unknown]
  • Tradescantia recta Raeusch. [unknown]
  • Tradescantia undata Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd. [unknown]
  • Tradescantia undulata Vahl [unknown]
  • Tinantia erecta puberula Standl. & Steyerm. [unknown]
  • Tinantia fugax erecta (Jacq.) Drumm. ex C.B.Clarke [unknown]
  • Tradescantia undata Humb. & Bonpl. [deprecated]

Description

Tinantia erecta (also called Erect Tinantia, among many other common names) is an annual plant that is native to North America. It can be found in moist meadows, grasslands, and along streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Tinantia erecta is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and is also used in air-plant displays.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tinantia erecta has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tinantia erecta is a perennial plant that is easy to grow in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagate by seed or division in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Tinantia erecta

Tinantia erecta is native to the eastern United States and Canada.

Tinantia erecta FAQ

What are the ideal growing conditions for Tinantia erecta?

Tinantia erecta prefers moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. It can tolerate full sun if the soil remains moist.

What is the average height of Tinantia erecta?

Tinantia erecta typically grows to a height of 6-12 inches.

What is the best way to propagate Tinantia erecta?

Tinantia erecta can be propagated by seed or division of the rootstock.

Species in the Commelinaceae family

Aetheolirion stenolobium, Amischotolype glabrata, Amischotolype gracilis, Amischotolype griffithii, Amischotolype hispida, Amischotolype hookeri, Amischotolype irritans, Amischotolype laxiflora, Amischotolype marginata, Amischotolype mollissima, Amischotolype monosperma, Amischotolype sphagnorrhiza, Amischotolype tenuis, Amischotolype barbarossa, Amischotolype divaricata, Amischotolype dolichandra, Amischotolype hirsuta, Amischotolype leiocarpa, Amischotolype lobata, Amischotolype parvifructa, Amischotolype pedicellata, Amischotolype rostrata, Amischotolype strigosa, Amischotolype welzeniana, Aneilema acuminatum, Aneilema aequinoctiale, Aneilema alatum, Aneilema angolense, Aneilema aparine, Aneilema arenicola, Aneilema benadirense, Aneilema beniniense, Aneilema biflorum, Aneilema brasiliense, Aneilema brenanianum, Aneilema brunneospermum, Aneilema calceolus, Aneilema chrysopogon, Aneilema clarkei, Aneilema dispermum, Aneilema dregeanum, Aneilema forskaolii, Aneilema gillettii, Aneilema grandibracteolatum, Aneilema hirtum, Aneilema hockii, Aneilema homblei, Aneilema indehiscens, Aneilema johnstonii, Aneilema lamuense,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-270037: Based on the initial data import
Nikolaus Joseph von Jacquin (1727-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jacq.' in the authors string.
Eduard Fenzl (1808-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fenzl' in the authors string.