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Small-leaf spiderwort

Tradescantia fluminensis

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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).

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

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Commelinales (Commelinales)

Species

Tradescantia fluminensis (Small-leaf spiderwort)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish amor de hombre

French Éphémère de Rio

German Rio-Dreimasterblume

Portuguese erva-da-fortuna

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Boatlily

Tradescantia spathacea

Tradescantia occidentalis

Tradescantia virginiana

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Succulent spiderwort

Tradescantia crassula

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Small-leaf spiderwort?

The scientific name of Small-leaf spiderwort is Tradescantia fluminensis. It belongs to the genus Tradescantia.

Where does Small-leaf spiderwort live?

Small-leaf spiderwort 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 Small-leaf spiderwort belong to?

Small-leaf spiderwort (Tradescantia fluminensis) belongs to the genus Tradescantia, which is part of the taxonomic family Commelinaceae.

What kingdom does Small-leaf spiderwort belong to?

Small-leaf spiderwort (Tradescantia fluminensis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Small-leaf spiderwort?

The closest relatives of Small-leaf spiderwort in the genus Tradescantia include Boatlily, Inchplant, prairie spiderwort, purpleheart, Spiderwort.