Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Species:
cirrifera
ID:
589616

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mart.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Ausw. Merkw. Pfl. 2: 10, t. 7 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000588948

Common Names

  • Tradescantia cirrifera
  • Climbing Spiderwort
  • Climbing Wandering Jew

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Synonyms

  • Tradescantia tolimanensis Matuda [unknown]

Description

Tradescantia cirrifera (also called Hairy-stemmed Spiderwort, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Commelinaceae family. It is native to Mexico, Central America, and South America. It is found in dry, open areas, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Tradescantia cirrifera is a popular houseplant due to its attractive foliage and easy care requirements. It is also used in gardens as a ground cover, and its leaves can be used to make a tea that is said to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tradescantia cirrifera has small white flowers that bloom in the spring. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tradescantia cirrifera is a perennial herbaceous plant that can reach heights of up to 1 m (3 ft). It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. Propagation is typically done by seed, although cuttings can be taken from mature plants. The seeds should be planted in a warm, sunny location and kept moist until germination. Once established, the plant is drought tolerant and can withstand cold temperatures.

Where to Find Tradescantia cirrifera

Tradescantia cirrifera is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, rocky areas at elevations of 1,000-2,000 meters.

Tradescantia cirrifera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tradescantia cirrifera?

Tradescantia cirrifera

What are the common names of Tradescantia cirrifera?

Cirriferous spiderwort, cirriferous spiderwort

What is the habitat of Tradescantia cirrifera?

It is native to the southeastern United States, occurring in the states of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Mississippi.

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,