Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Species:
ohiensis
ID:
589973

Status:
valid

Authors:
Raf.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1814

Citation Micro:
Précis Découv. Somiol. : 45 (1814)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000589305



Common Names

  • Tradescantia ohiensis
  • Ohiensis Tradescantia
  • Ohiensis Tradescantia Plant


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Synonyms

  • Tradescantella incarnata Small [unknown]
  • Tradescantia canaliculata Raf. [unknown]
  • Tradescantia difformis Bush [unknown]
  • Tradescantia foliosa Small [unknown]
  • Tradescantia incarnata Small [unknown]
  • Tradescantia paludosa E.S.Anderson & Woodson [unknown]
  • Tradescantia reflexa Raf. [unknown]
  • Tradescantia riparia Raf. [unknown]
  • Tradescantia canaliculata albiflora (A.D.Slavin & Nieuwl.) Deam [unknown]
  • Tradescantia canaliculata lesteri (Standl.) Deam [unknown]
  • Tradescantia canaliculata mariae (Standl.) Deam [unknown]
  • Tradescantia ohiensis paludosa (E.S.Anderson & Woodson) MacRoberts [unknown]
  • Tradescantia ohiensis pilosa Waterf. [unknown]
  • Tradescantia reflexa albiflora A.D.Slavin & Nieuwl. [unknown]
  • Tradescantia reflexa eloiseana Farw. [unknown]
  • Tradescantia reflexa lesteri Standl. [unknown]
  • Tradescantia reflexa mariae Standl. [unknown]
  • Tradescantia ohiensis foliosa (Small) MacRoberts [deprecated]

Description

Tradescantia ohiensis (also called Ohio Spiderwort, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial with long, narrow leaves and purple flowers. It is native to the United States and is usually found in moist, open woods and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Tradescantia ohiensis 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 flowers of Tradescantia ohiensis are small and white with three petals. The seeds are tiny and black. The seedlings are short and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tradescantia ohiensis is a perennial herb that can reach up to 3 feet in height. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer and divisions should be taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Tradescantia ohiensis

Tradescantia ohiensis is native to the eastern United States and can be found in moist, open woods and meadows.

Tradescantia ohiensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tradescantia ohiensis?

Tradescantia ohiensis

What type of plant is Tradescantia ohiensis?

Herbaceous perennial

Where is Tradescantia ohiensis 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,