Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Species:
umbraculifera
ID:
590750

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hand.-Mazz.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Denkschr. Kaiserl. Akad. Wiss., Wien. Math.-Naturwiss. Kl. 79(1): 204 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000590082



Common Names

  • Umbraculifera Tradescantia
  • Tradescantia umbraculifera
  • Tradescantia


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Synonyms

  • Tradescantia fluminensis pubescens C.B.Clarke [unknown]

Description

Tradescantia umbraculifera (also called Dwarf Spiderwort, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial native to Mexico. It has long, thin leaves and small, purple flowers. It is found in dry, open areas, grasslands, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Tradescantia umbraculifera has been used as a medicinal plant for treating headaches, colds, and other ailments, and as a dye for fabrics and baskets.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tradescantia umbraculifera is a bright purple color and has a tubular shape. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and delicate, with bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tradescantia umbraculifera is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or cuttings taken in the spring or summer. It is also possible to propagate from stem cuttings taken in the fall.

Where to Find Tradescantia umbraculifera

Tradescantia umbraculifera can be found in Mexico and Central America.

Tradescantia umbraculifera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tradescantia umbraculifera?

Tradescantia umbraculifera

What is the common name of Tradescantia umbraculifera?

Umbrella Plant

What is the habitat of Tradescantia umbraculifera?

Moist, shady areas

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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