Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Species:
gigantea
ID:
589796

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rose

Source:
wcs

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 5: 205 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000589128



Common Names

  • Gigantea tradescantia
  • Tradescantia gigantea
  • Gigantea


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Description

Tradescantia gigantea (also called Giant Spiderwort, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to Mexico and Central America. It has long, thin, fleshy leaves and produces small, three-petaled flowers. It is found in moist, shady areas, and is often used as an ornamental plant.

Uses & Benefits

Tradescantia gigantea is used as an ornamental plant, for ground cover, and as a houseplant. It has a variety of benefits, including air purification, improved sleep, and reduced stress.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tradescantia gigantea is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow centers. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, bright green, and have two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tradescantia gigantea can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept at a temperature of around 25°C. Cuttings should be taken from mature stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and at a temperature of around 25°C.

Where to Find Tradescantia gigantea

Tradescantia gigantea is native to Central and South America.

Tradescantia gigantea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tradescantia gigantea?

Tradescantia gigantea

What is the common name of Tradescantia gigantea?

Giant Spiderwort

What is the natural range of Tradescantia gigantea?

Mexico, Central America

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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