Status:
valid
Authors:
Torr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1858
Citation Micro:
Rep. U.S. Mex. Bound. 2(1): 224 (1858)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000589217
Common Names
- Leiandra Spiderwort
- Leiandra Wandering Jew
- Leiandra Tradescantia
Synonyms
- Commelina leiandra C.B.Clarke [unknown]
- Neotreleasea leiandra Rose [unknown]
- Setcreasea leiandra Rose [unknown]
- Setcreasea leiandra glandulosa Correll [unknown]
- Tradescantia biandra Torr. [unknown]
- Tradescantia leiandra glandulosa (Correll) Gandhi [unknown]
- Treleasea leiandra Rose [unknown]
- Setcreasea leiandra Pilg. [unknown]
Description
Tradescantia leiandra (also called Leiandra Spiderwort, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to Mexico and Central America. It has long, thin, fleshy leaves and produces small, three-petaled flowers. It is found in moist, shady areas, and is often used as an ornamental plant.
Uses & Benefits
Tradescantia leiandra is used as an ornamental plant, as a medicinal plant, and as a food source for humans and animals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tradescantia leiandra has small, three-petaled, white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and thin with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tradescantia leiandra is a perennial herb that grows up to 3 feet tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny location. Division should be done in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Tradescantia leiandra
Tradescantia leiandra is native to Mexico and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions. It is commonly found in open forests, grasslands, and along roadsides.
Tradescantia leiandra FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tradescantia leiandra?
Tradescantia leiandra
What is the common name of Tradescantia leiandra?
Leiandra Spiderwort
Where is Tradescantia leiandra native to?
Mexico
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,