Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Species:
pallida
ID:
589980

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rose) D.R.Hunt

Source:
wcs

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 30(3): 452. 1975 [10 Dec 1975]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000589312



Common Names

  • Tradescantia pallida
  • Pallida Tradescantia
  • Pallida Tradescantia Plant


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Synonyms

  • Setcreasea jaumavensis Matuda [unknown]
  • Setcreasea lanceolata Faruqi, K.L.Mehra & Celarier [unknown]
  • Setcreasea pallida Rose [unknown]
  • Setcreasea purpurea Boom [unknown]
  • Tradescantia purpurea ex Boom [unknown]

Description

Tradescantia pallida (also called Pale 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 pallida is used as an ornamental plant, as a medicinal plant, and as a food source for humans and animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Tradescantia pallida are purple and have three petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are short and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tradescantia pallida 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 pallida

Tradescantia pallida is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, open woods and rocky hillsides.

Tradescantia pallida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tradescantia pallida?

Tradescantia pallida

What type of plant is Tradescantia pallida?

Herbaceous perennial

Where is Tradescantia pallida 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-270389: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Nelson Rose (1862-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rose' in the authors string.
David Hunt (1938-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.R.Hunt' in the authors string.