Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Species:
llamasii
ID:
589901

Status:
valid

Authors:
Matuda

Source:
wcs

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
Anales Inst. Biol. Univ. Nac. México 26: 68 (1955)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000589233



Common Names

  • Llamasii Spiderwort
  • Llamasii Wandering Jew
  • Llamasii Tradescantia


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Description

Tradescantia llamasii (also called Spiderwort, among many other common names) is a herbaceous perennial, up to 0.6 m tall. It is native to Colombia, and grows in subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Tradescantia llamasii is used as an ornamental plant, as a medicinal plant, and as a food source for humans and animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tradescantia llamasii 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 llamasii is a perennial herb that grows up to 3 feet 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 llamasii

Tradescantia llamasii 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 llamasii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tradescantia llamasii?

Tradescantia llamasii

What is the common name of Tradescantia llamasii?

Llama's Spiderwort

Where is Tradescantia llamasii native to?

Peru

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-270346: Based on the initial data import
Eizi Matuda (1894-1978): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Matuda' in the authors string.