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erva-da-fortuna

Tradescantia fluminensis

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Widely distributed across Africa (Eswatini, Kenya, South Africa), Asia (5 countries), Europe (13 countries), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (5 countries).

🇿🇦 South Africa 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇹🇷 Turkey 🇸🇿 Eswatini 🇰🇪 Kenya 🇬🇪 Georgia 🇮🇳 India 🇯🇵 Japan 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina 🇭🇷 Croatia 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇷 Greece 🇮🇹 Italy 🇨🇱 Chile 🇷🇴 Romania 🇪🇸 Spain 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇧🇴 Bolivia 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇺 Australia 🇳🇿 New Zealand 🇵🇪 Peru 🇵🇾 Paraguay 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plantas)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Commelinales (Commelinales)

Species

Tradescantia fluminensis (erva-da-fortuna)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish amor de hombre

French Éphémère de Rio

German Rio-Dreimasterblume

Portuguese erva-da-fortuna

Similar Species in Tradescantia

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abacaxi-roxo

Tradescantia spathacea

Tradescantia occidentalis

Least Concern

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Spiderwort

Tradescantia virginiana

Not Evaluated

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Succulent spiderwort

Tradescantia crassula

Not Evaluated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of erva-da-fortuna?

The scientific name of erva-da-fortuna is Tradescantia fluminensis. It belongs to the genus Tradescantia.

Where does erva-da-fortuna live?

erva-da-fortuna is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Eswatini, Kenya, South Africa), Asia (5 countries), Europe (13 countries), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (5 countries).. Countries include Australia, Belgium, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Chile, Croatia, Eswatini, France, Georgia.

What family does erva-da-fortuna belong to?

erva-da-fortuna (Tradescantia fluminensis) belongs to the genus Tradescantia, which is part of the taxonomic family Commelinaceae.

What kingdom does erva-da-fortuna belong to?

erva-da-fortuna (Tradescantia fluminensis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).

What are the closest relatives of erva-da-fortuna?

The closest relatives of erva-da-fortuna in the genus Tradescantia include abacaxi-roxo, coração-roxo, judeu-errante, prairie spiderwort, Spiderwort.