Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Species:
occidentalis
ID:
589968

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Britton) Smyth

Source:
wcs

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Trans. Kansas Acad. Sci. 16: 163 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000589300

Common Names

  • Tradescantia occidentalis
  • Occidentalis Tradescantia
  • Occidentalis Tradescantia Plant

Searching for Tradescantia occidentalis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Tradescantia virginiana occidentalis Britton [unknown]
  • Tradescantia occidentalis typica E.S.Anderson & Woodson [unknown]

Description

Tradescantia occidentalis (also called Spiderwort, among many other common names) is a herbaceous perennial, up to 0.6 m tall. It is native to Colombia, and grows in subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Tradescantia occidentalis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Tradescantia occidentalis var. occidentalis
Tradescantia occidentalis var. scopulorum E.S.Anderson & Woodson

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tradescantia occidentalis is a small, white, star-shaped flower with three petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

Searching for Tradescantia occidentalis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Tradescantia occidentalis is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Guatemala. It is easy to propagate by division or cuttings. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F).

Where to Find Tradescantia occidentalis

Tradescantia occidentalis is native to the western United States and can be found in dry, open woods and rocky hillsides. It is also known as Western Spiderwort.

Tradescantia occidentalis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tradescantia occidentalis?

Tradescantia occidentalis

What type of plant is Tradescantia occidentalis?

Herbaceous perennial

Where is Tradescantia occidentalis 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-270381: Based on the initial data import
Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.
Bernard Bryan Smyth (1843-1913): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Smyth' in the authors string.