Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Species:
pinetorum
ID:
590027

Status:
valid

Authors:
Greene

Source:
wcs

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Erythea 1: 247 (1893)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000589359



Common Names

  • Pinetorum Tradescantia
  • Pine-Loving Wandering Jew
  • Pine-Loving Spiderwort


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Synonyms

  • Tradescantia tuberosa Greene [illegitimate]

Description

Tradescantia pinetorum (also called pine-needle spiderwort, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Commelinaceae family. It is native to the southeastern United States, and is found in dry forests and scrublands. It is an evergreen perennial, with long, thin leaves and pink flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Tradescantia pinetorum 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 flower of Tradescantia pinetorum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with three petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tradescantia pinetorum is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Guatemala. It is easy to propagate by division or cuttings. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F).

Where to Find Tradescantia pinetorum

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

Tradescantia pinetorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tradescantia pinetorum?

Tradescantia pinetorum

What is the common name of Tradescantia pinetorum?

Pine Spiderwort

What is the natural habitat of Tradescantia pinetorum?

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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