Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Species:
standleyi
ID:
590427

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steyerm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1944

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 23: 37 (1944)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000589759



Common Names

  • Tradescantia standleyi
  • Standleyi
  • Standleyi Spiderwort


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Description

Tradescantia standleyi (also called Standley's spiderwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with long, narrow leaves and purple flowers. It is native to tropical America, and is found in wet or swampy areas. It is also found in mangrove swamps and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Tradescantia standleyi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its leaves can be used to make a tea that is believed to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tradescantia standleyi is small, white and bell-shaped. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tradescantia standleyi can be propagated by division or cuttings. Division should be done in spring or early summer, when the plant is actively growing. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment and should be protected from direct sunlight.

Where to Find Tradescantia standleyi

Tradescantia standleyi is native to Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras. It is found in moist, shady areas of tropical forests.

Tradescantia standleyi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tradescantia standleyi?

Tradescantia standleyi

What is the natural habitat of Tradescantia standleyi?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America

What are the common uses of Tradescantia standleyi?

Tradescantia standleyi is used as an ornamental plant

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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