Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Species:
maysillesii
ID:
589928

Status:
valid

Authors:
Matuda

Source:
wcs

Year:
1960

Citation Micro:
Anales Inst. Biol. Univ. Nac. México 30: 109 (1960)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000589260



Common Names

  • Maysillesii Spiderwort
  • Maysillesii Wandering Jew
  • Maysillesii Tradescantia


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Synonyms

  • Tradescantia subramosa Matuda [unknown]
  • Tradescantia subtilis Matuda [unknown]

Description

Tradescantia maysillesii (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 maysillesii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Tradescantia maysillesii flower is purple and has three petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tradescantia maysillesii is a fast-growing, evergreen perennial with a rosette of fleshy, spoon-shaped, gray-green leaves. It is best grown in well-drained, sandy soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is done by seed or by division of the clumps.

Where to Find Tradescantia maysillesii

Tradescantia maysillesii is native to Mexico and Central America. It can be found in open, disturbed areas such as roadsides and pastures.

Tradescantia maysillesii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tradescantia maysillesii?

Tradescantia maysillesii

What is the common name of Tradescantia maysillesii?

Maysilles' Spiderwort

Where is Tradescantia maysillesii native to?

Mexico

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-270361: Based on the initial data import
Eizi Matuda (1894-1978): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Matuda' in the authors string.