Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Species:
humilis
ID:
589849

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rose

Source:
wcs

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 5: 204 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000589181



Common Names

  • Mountain Spiderwort
  • Bog Spiderwort
  • Mountain Wandering Jew


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Synonyms

  • Tradescantia diffusa Bush [unknown]
  • Tradescantia eglandulosa Bush [unknown]
  • Tradescantia intermedia Bush [unknown]

Description

Tradescantia humilis (also called Dwarf 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 humilis is used as an ornamental plant, for ground cover, and as a houseplant. It is known for its ability to attract butterflies and hummingbirds, as well as its air-purifying properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tradescantia humilis has small, three-petaled, white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and thin with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tradescantia humilis is an evergreen perennial that grows up to 1 foot tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny location. Division should be done in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Tradescantia humilis

Tradescantia humilis is native to Mexico and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions. It is commonly found in open forests, grasslands, and along roadsides.

Tradescantia humilis FAQ

What is the common name of Tradescantia humilis?

Humilis Spiderwort

What is the scientific name of Humilis Spiderwort?

Tradescantia humilis

What is the natural habitat of Tradescantia humilis?

Dry open forests, scrub jungles, and wastelands

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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