Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Species:
tenella
ID:
590550

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunth

Source:
wcs

Year:
1843

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. 4: 83 (1843)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000589882

Common Names

  • Tradescantia tenella
  • Tenella
  • Tenella Spiderwort

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

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Tradescantia anagallidea Seub. [unknown]
  • Tradescantia fluminensis tenella (Kunth) C.B.Clarke [unknown]
  • Tradescantia fluminensis tenella (Kunth) Voss [unknown]

Description

Tradescantia tenella (also called Spiderwort, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous perennial native to North America. It has small, purple flowers and small, linear leaves. It is found in moist woodlands and in open meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Tradescantia tenella is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive flowers and foliage. It is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Tradescantia tenella flower is small, white and has a bell-shaped corolla. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Tradescantia tenella is a low-growing, evergreen, perennial herb. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Tradescantia tenella

Tradescantia tenella can be found in Mexico and Central America.

Tradescantia tenella FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tradescantia tenella?

Tradescantia tenella

What is the natural habitat of Tradescantia tenella?

Tradescantia tenella is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.

What is the size of Tradescantia tenella?

Tradescantia tenella is a small, twining vine that can reach up to 2 meters in length.

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,