Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Species:
praetermissa
ID:
1335257

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.Pell.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 41: 952 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347711



Common Names

  • Tradescantia praetermissa
  • Praetermissa Tradescantia
  • Tradescantia praetermissa


Searching for Tradescantia praetermissa? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Tradescantia praetermissa (also called 'Praetermissa Tradescantia', among many other common names) is an herbaceous species native to North America. It is a small, perennial plant with up to five leaves and a maximum height of about 30 cm. It has white flowers and silvery-green leaves. It is found in moist, shady habitats in North America.

Uses & Benefits

Tradescantia praetermissa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tradescantia praetermissa has small, yellow flowers with a white center and a yellowish-green ovary. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and thin.

Searching for Tradescantia praetermissa? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Tradescantia praetermissa is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a moist, well-drained soil and keep the soil moist until germination. To propagate from cuttings, take semi-ripe cuttings in the summer and root them in a moist, well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist until the cuttings are established.

Where to Find Tradescantia praetermissa

Tradescantia praetermissa is native to Mexico and can be found in moist, forested areas.

Tradescantia praetermissa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tradescantia praetermissa?

Tradescantia praetermissa

What is the common name of Tradescantia praetermissa?

Praetermissa

What is the natural habitat of Tradescantia praetermissa?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

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

Marco Octávio de Oliveira Pellegrini: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Pell.' in the authors string.