Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Species:
reverchonii
ID:
590125

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bush

Source:
wcs

Year:
1902

Citation Micro:
Trans. Acad. Sci. St. Louis 14: 190 (1902)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000589457



Common Names

  • Reverchon's Spiderwort
  • Reverchon's Tradescantia
  • Reverchon's


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Description

Tradescantia reverchonii (also called Reverchon's Spiderwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a creeping habit. It is native to the southeastern United States and is found in open woodlands, grasslands and along roadsides. It has three-petaled, star-shaped flowers and long, narrow, bright green leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Tradescantia reverchonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used to make herbal medicines for treating various ailments like fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tradescantia reverchonii is a small, star-shaped flower with three petals. The seed is a small, round seed with a rough surface. The seedlings are thin and delicate with small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tradescantia reverchonii is a fast-growing, evergreen perennial that can be propagated from stem cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized every few months with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Tradescantia reverchonii

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

Tradescantia reverchonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tradescantia reverchonii?

Tradescantia reverchonii

What is the common name of Tradescantia reverchonii?

Reverchon Spiderwort

What is the natural habitat of Tradescantia reverchonii?

Tradescantia reverchonii is native to Mexico and Central America.

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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