Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Species:
sillamontana
ID:
590329

Status:
valid

Authors:
Matuda

Source:
wcs

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Bot. México 18: 1 (1955)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000589661

Common Names

  • Sillamontana Tradescantia
  • Tradescantia sillamontana
  • Sillamontana Tradescantia

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

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Tradescantia pexata H.E.Moore [unknown]

Description

Tradescantia sillamontana (also called Silla montana, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Mexico and Central America. It typically grows to a height of 0.5–1 m (1.6–3.3 ft) and has long, slender, pointed leaves. It is found in dry, rocky areas, along roadsides, and in disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Tradescantia sillamontana is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a source of fuelwood and timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tradescantia sillamontana is purple and star-shaped, with three petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Tradescantia sillamontana is a fast-growing, evergreen perennial that grows up to 1 m tall. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or division.

Where to Find Tradescantia sillamontana

Tradescantia sillamontana is native to Mexico and Central America. It can be found in open, disturbed areas such as roadsides and pastures.

Tradescantia sillamontana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tradescantia sillamontana?

Tradescantia sillamontana

What is the common name of Tradescantia sillamontana?

Silla spiderwort

What is the natural habitat of Tradescantia sillamontana?

Tropical rainforests

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-270449: Based on the initial data import
Eizi Matuda (1894-1978): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Matuda' in the authors string.