Genus Tradescantia
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Classified within the Commelinaceae family, the genus Tradescantia is a group comprising 96 taxa. It is native to North America and South America. Across its taxa, it is commonly associated with wet tropical, seasonally dry tropical, and temperate environments. It features a mix of shrubs and herbaceous perennials.
Data Profile
- Taxonomic Scale: 96 taxa (86 base species, 10 variants).
- Centers of Diversity: North America (72), South America (41)
- Primary Climates: Seasonally Dry Tropical (27), Wet Tropical (26), Temperate (20)
- Dominant Forms: Herbaceous Perennials (47), Shrubs (37), Annuals & Biennials (2), Succulents (1)
96 taxa found