Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Species:
schwirkowskiana
ID:
1334685

Status:
valid

Authors:
Funez, Hassemer & J.P.R.Ferreira

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 272: 64 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347139



Common Names

  • Schwirkowskiana Tradescantia
  • Tradescantia of Schwirkowskiana
  • Schwirkowskiana Plant


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Description

Tradescantia schwirkowskiana (also called Schwirkowski's Spiderwort, among many other common names) is a small perennial plant with purple flowers. It is native to Mexico and grows in moist, shady areas, such as rainforests and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Tradescantia schwirkowskiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a groundcover in shady areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tradescantia schwirkowskiana is a small, white flower with three petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tradescantia schwirkowskiana is a species of flowering plant in the family Commelinaceae. It is native to Mexico. It is a perennial herb with a creeping habit, growing up to 30 cm tall. It is best grown in a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by cuttings or division.

Where to Find Tradescantia schwirkowskiana

Tradescantia schwirkowskiana is native to Mexico and can be found in the wild in tropical rainforests.

Tradescantia schwirkowskiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tradescantia schwirkowskiana?

Tradescantia schwirkowskiana

What type of plant is Tradescantia schwirkowskiana?

It is a species of flowering plant.

Where is Tradescantia schwirkowskiana found?

It is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South 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,

References

Gustavo Hassemer (b.1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hassemer' in the authors string.
Luís Adriano Funez (b.1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Funez' in the authors string.
João Paulo Ramos Ferreira (b.1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.P.R.Ferreira' in the authors string.