Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Species:
wrightii
ID:
590967

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rose & Bush

Source:
wcs

Year:
1902

Citation Micro:
Trans. Acad. Sci. St. Louis 14: 188 (1902)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000590299



Common Names

  • Wright's Spiderwort
  • Wright's Tradescantia
  • Tradescantia wrightii


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Synonyms

  • Tradescantia wrightii glandulopubescens B.L.Turner [unknown]

Description

Tradescantia wrightii (also called Wright's spiderwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Central America. It has long, narrow leaves and small, three-petaled flowers that are usually purple or pink. It grows in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Tradescantia wrightii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in rock gardens. It is also used as a ground cover in dry areas and is drought tolerant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tradescantia wrightii is a bright purple color and is tubular in shape. The seed is a small, black, kidney-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped, bright green leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tradescantia wrightii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Tradescantia wrightii

Tradescantia wrightii is native to the southwestern United States, from Arizona to Texas.

Tradescantia wrightii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tradescantia wrightii?

Tradescantia wrightii

What is the common name of Tradescantia wrightii?

Wright's Spiderwort

What is the natural habitat of Tradescantia wrightii?

Dry, rocky slopes and meadows in the western United States

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-270510: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Nelson Rose (1862-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rose' in the authors string.
Benjamin Franklin Bush (1858-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bush' in the authors string.