Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Species:
peninsularis
ID:
590011

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brandegee

Source:
wcs

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Zoe 5: 173 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000589343



Common Names

  • Peninsularis Tradescantia
  • Peninsular Wandering Jew
  • Peninsular Spiderwort


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Description

Tradescantia peninsularis (also called Peninsula 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 peninsularis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Tradescantia peninsularis 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 peninsularis 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 peninsularis

Tradescantia peninsularis can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Tradescantia peninsularis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tradescantia peninsularis?

Tradescantia peninsularis

What is the common name of Tradescantia peninsularis?

Peninsular Spiderwort

What is the natural habitat of Tradescantia peninsularis?

Dry, rocky hillsides and open woodlands

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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