Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Species:
crassula
ID:
589640

Status:
valid

Authors:
Link & Otto

Source:
wcs

Year:
1828

Citation Micro:
Icon. Pl. Rar. : 13 (1828)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000588972



Common Names

  • Tradescantia crassula
  • Crassula Spiderwort
  • Crassula Wandering Jew


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Synonyms

  • Tradescantia crassipes Barcl. ex Graham [unknown]
  • Tropitria crassula Raf. [unknown]

Description

Tradescantia crassula (also called Thick-stemmed 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 crassula 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

The flower of Tradescantia crassula is a small, white, three-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tradescantia crassula is a perennial herbaceous plant that can reach heights of up to 1 m (3 ft). It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. Propagation is typically done by seed, although cuttings can be taken from mature plants. The seeds should be planted in a warm, sunny location and kept moist until germination. Once established, the plant is drought tolerant and can withstand cold temperatures.

Where to Find Tradescantia crassula

Tradescantia crassula is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, rocky areas at elevations of 1,000-2,000 meters.

Tradescantia crassula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tradescantia crassula?

Tradescantia crassula

What are the common names of Tradescantia crassula?

Crassula spiderwort, crassula spiderwort

What is the habitat of Tradescantia crassula?

It is native to the southeastern United States, occurring in the states of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Mississippi.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-270227: Based on the initial data import
Johann Heinrich Friedrich Link (1767-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Link' in the authors string.
Christoph Friedrich Otto (1782-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Otto' in the authors string.