Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Species:
roseolens
ID:
590180

Status:
valid

Authors:
Small

Source:
wcs

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 51: 379 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000589512

Common Names

  • Roseolens Spiderwort
  • Roseolens Tradescantia
  • Roseolens

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Synonyms

  • Tradescantia longifolia Small [illegitimate]

Description

Tradescantia roseolens (also called Rosebud, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a creeping habit. It is native to Mexico and Central America and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It has slender, trailing stems with small, glossy, dark green leaves and pinkish-purple flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Tradescantia roseolens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used to make herbal medicines for treating various ailments like fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tradescantia roseolens is pink and star-shaped with five petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid drupe. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tradescantia roseolens is a fast-growing, evergreen perennial that can be propagated from stem cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized every few months with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Tradescantia roseolens

Tradescantia roseolens is native to the southeastern United States and can be found in moist, open woods and meadows.

Tradescantia roseolens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tradescantia roseolens?

Tradescantia roseolens

What is the common name of Tradescantia roseolens?

Roseolens Spiderwort

What is the natural habitat of Tradescantia roseolens?

Tradescantia roseolens is native to Mexico and Central 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,

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