Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Species:
zanonia
ID:
590988

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Sw.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1788

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Veg. Ind. Occ. : 57 (1788)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000590320



Common Names

  • Zanonia Paintbrush
  • Zanonia Castilleja
  • Zanonia Prairie-fire


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Synonyms

  • Campelia bibracteata Wied-Neuwied [unknown]
  • Campelia boucheana Schult.f. [unknown]
  • Campelia fastigiata Schltdl. [unknown]
  • Campelia fendleri Hassk. [unknown]
  • Campelia glabrata Kunth [unknown]
  • Campelia hoffmannii Hassk. [unknown]
  • Campelia mexicana Mart. ex Kunth [unknown]
  • Campelia pseudozanonia Kunth [unknown]
  • Campelia scandens Hassk. [unknown]
  • Campelia zanonia (L.) Kunth [unknown]
  • Campelia zanonia glabrata (Kunth) C.B.Clarke [unknown]
  • Commelina zanonia L. [unknown]
  • Gonatandra tradescantioides Schltdl. [unknown]
  • Sarcoperis bibracteata Raf. [unknown]
  • Tradescantia capitata Vell. [illegitimate]
  • Tradescantia capitata Sessé & Moc. [illegitimate]
  • Tradescantia gentianifolia Salisb. [unknown]
  • Tradescantia gonatandra Schltdl. [unknown]
  • Zanonia bibracteata Cramer [unknown]
  • Campelia zanonia sessilis C.B.Clarke [unknown]

Description

Tradescantia zanonia (also called zanonia 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 zanonia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tradescantia zanonia is a bright purple color. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tradescantia zanonia is a perennial herb native to the western United States. It is best propagated by division or cuttings. The plants should be divided in the spring and can be transplanted to their permanent location in the summer. The plants require full sun and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Tradescantia zanonia

Tradescantia zanonia is native to Mexico.

Tradescantia zanonia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tradescantia zanonia?

Tradescantia zanonia

What is the common name of Tradescantia zanonia?

Zanonia Spiderwort

What is the natural habitat of Tradescantia zanonia?

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-270512: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Olof Swartz (1760-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sw.' in the authors string.