Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Species:
murilloae
ID:
1317055

Status:
valid

Authors:
Zamudio, Espejo, López-Ferr. & Ceja

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Mex. 102: 2 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001329509

Common Names

  • Tradescantia murilloae
  • Tradescantia Murilloae
  • Tradescantia Murilloae

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Description

Tradescantia murilloae (also called Murilloae, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to Mexico. It is found in open areas, and in moist forests. It has a sprawling habit, and its leaves are long and narrow, with a pointed tip. Its flowers are small and yellow.

Uses & Benefits

Tradescantia murilloae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in aquariums and terrariums as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tradescantia murilloae has yellow-green, fragrant flowers with a white lip. The seed is a small, brown, round nutlet. The seedlings have two small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tradescantia murilloae is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady forests. It is native to Mexico and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings can be taken in late summer or early fall and rooted in a sandy soil mix.

Where to Find Tradescantia murilloae

Tradescantia murilloae is native to Colombia.

Tradescantia murilloae FAQ

What is the common name of Tradescantia murilloae?

Murillo's Tradescantia

What type of soil is best for Tradescantia murilloae?

Well-draining, sandy soil

What is the ideal temperature range for Tradescantia murilloae?

50-70°F (10-21°C)

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

Mario Adolfo Espejo Serna (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Espejo' in the authors string.
Ana Rosa López-Ferrari (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'López-Ferr.' in the authors string.
Sergio Zamudio (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zamudio' in the authors string.
Jacqueline Ceja Romero (b.1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ceja' in the authors string.