Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Species:
fluminensis
ID:
589762

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vell.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1829

Citation Micro:
Fl. Flumin. 3: 140, t. 152 (1829)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000589094

Common Names

  • Fluminensis tradescantia
  • Tradescantia fluminensis
  • Fluminensis

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Synonyms

  • Tradescantia albiflora Kunth [unknown]
  • Tradescantia laekenensis hort. ex L.H.Bailey & E.Z.Bailey [unknown]

Description

Tradescantia fluminensis (also called River Spiderwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Brazil. It has long, thin stems with pointed, oval-shaped leaves. It is often found in moist, shady areas, such as along streams and in woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Tradescantia fluminensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its leaves are used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tradescantia fluminensis has small, white flowers with three petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black, and shiny. The seedlings are small and green with two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tradescantia fluminensis is a perennial herb that grows in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and does best in well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. Division should be done in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Tradescantia fluminensis

Tradescantia fluminensis is native to Mexico and parts of Central America.

Tradescantia fluminensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tradescantia fluminensis?

Tradescantia fluminensis

What is the common name of Tradescantia fluminensis?

River spiderwort

What is the native range of Tradescantia fluminensis?

South America

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,