Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Species:
brevifolia
ID:
589573

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rose

Source:
wcs

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 3(5): 323, t. 16. 1895 [14 Dec 1895]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000588905



Common Names

  • Brevifolia tradescantia
  • Tradescantia brevifolia
  • Brevifolia


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Synonyms

  • Neotreleasea brevifolia Rose [unknown]
  • Setcreasea brevifolia Rose [unknown]
  • Setcreasea ovata (J.M.Coult.) Faruqi, Celarier & K.L.Mehra [unknown]
  • Tradescantia leiandra brevifolia Torr. [unknown]
  • Tradescantia leiandra ovata J.M.Coult. [unknown]
  • Treleasea brevifolia Rose [unknown]
  • Zebrina leiandra C.B.Clarke [unknown]

Description

Tradescantia brevifolia (also called Short-leaved Spiderwort, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Commelinaceae family. It is native to Mexico, Central America, and South America. It is found in dry, open areas, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Tradescantia brevifolia is a popular houseplant due to its attractive foliage and easy care requirements. It is also used in gardens as a ground cover, and its leaves can be used to make a tea that is said to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tradescantia brevifolia has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and dark brown in color. The seedlings are small and have dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tradescantia brevifolia is a tropical perennial that is native to Mexico. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring and kept in a warm, humid environment. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Tradescantia brevifolia

Tradescantia brevifolia is native to Mexico and parts of Central America.

Tradescantia brevifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tradescantia brevifolia?

Tradescantia brevifolia

What is the common name of Tradescantia brevifolia?

Short-leaved spiderwort

What is the native range of Tradescantia brevifolia?

Southeastern United States

Species in the Tradescantia genus

Tradescantia ambigua, Tradescantia andrieuxii, Tradescantia boliviana, Tradescantia bracteata, Tradescantia brevifolia, Tradescantia buckleyi, Tradescantia burchii, Tradescantia cerinthoides, Tradescantia cirrifera, Tradescantia commelinoides, Tradescantia crassifolia, Tradescantia crassula, Tradescantia cymbispatha, Tradescantia decora, Tradescantia deficiens, Tradescantia edwardsiana, Tradescantia ernestiana, Tradescantia exaltata, Tradescantia fluminensis, Tradescantia gigantea, Tradescantia gracillima, Tradescantia grantii, Tradescantia guiengolensis, Tradescantia gypsophila, Tradescantia hirsuticaulis, Tradescantia hirsutiflora, Tradescantia hirta, Tradescantia huehueteca, Tradescantia humilis, Tradescantia leiandra, Tradescantia llamasii, Tradescantia longipes, Tradescantia masonii, Tradescantia maysillesii, Tradescantia mcvaughii, Tradescantia mirandae, Tradescantia monosperma, Tradescantia mundula, Tradescantia nuevoleonensis, Tradescantia occidentalis, Tradescantia ohiensis, Tradescantia orchidophylla, Tradescantia ozarkana, Tradescantia pallida, Tradescantia pedicellata, Tradescantia peninsularis, Tradescantia petiolaris, Tradescantia petricola, Tradescantia pinetorum, Tradescantia plusiantha,

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,

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