Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Species:
zebrina
ID:
590999

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bosse

Source:
wcs

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Vollst. Handb. Blumengärt. , ed. 4: 655 (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000590331



Common Names

  • Zebra Spiderwort
  • Inch Plant
  • Wandering Jew


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Synonyms

  • Cyanotis zebrina (Bosse) Nees [unknown]

Description

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Tradescantia zebrina var. flocculosa (G.Brückn.) D.R.Hunt
Tradescantia zebrina var. zebrina

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tradescantia zebrina 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 zebrina 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 zebrina

Tradescantia zebrina can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.

Tradescantia zebrina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tradescantia zebrina?

Tradescantia zebrina

What is the common name of Tradescantia zebrina?

Inch Plant

What is the habitat of Tradescantia zebrina?

Moist, well-drained soils

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,