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Tradescantia commelinoides

Also known as: Cymbispatha commelinoides (Schult. & Schult.f.) Pichon +4 more
  • Cymbispatha commelinoides (Schult. & Schult.f.) Pichon
  • Cymbispatha commelinoides var. glabrata (G.Brückn.) Rohweder
  • Tradescantia commelinoides var. glabrata G.Brückn.
  • Tradescantia coscomatepecana Matuda
  • Tradescantia macropoda Greenm.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Commelinaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tuberous geophyte.

Originating in North America and South America, Tradescantia commelinoides is a tuberous plant belonging to the Commelinaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to subtropical conditions.

Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Bulb

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Central America, Mexico
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest

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