Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Species:
deficiens
ID:
589658

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brandegee

Source:
wcs

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Univ. Calif. Publ. Bot. 6: 177 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000588990



Common Names

  • Tradescantia deficiens
  • Deficient Spiderwort
  • Deficient Wandering Jew


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Description

Tradescantia deficiens (also called Deficient Spiderwort, Deficient Spiderwort, and Deficient Wandering Jew, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that can grow up to 30 centimeters tall. It has long, slender stems with small, oval-shaped leaves. It is native to Mexico and is typically found in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Tradescantia deficiens 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 deficiens has small, three-petaled flowers that are usually white or pink. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and thin with small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tradescantia deficiens is a perennial herb that grows up to 60 cm tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in spring or autumn. The plant can also be propagated by division in spring.

Where to Find Tradescantia deficiens

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

Tradescantia deficiens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tradescantia deficiens?

Tradescantia deficiens

What is the common name of Tradescantia deficiens?

Giant Spiderwort

What type of plant is Tradescantia deficiens?

Perennial herb

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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