Tradescantia subaspera
Wide Leaf Spiderwort, Zigzag Spiderwort
Also known as: Tradescantia axillaris f. subaspera (Ker Gawl.) Raf. +2 more
- Tradescantia axillaris f. subaspera (Ker Gawl.) Raf.
- Tradescantia montana Shuttlw. ex Britton
- Tradescantia subaspera var. typica E.S.Anderson & Woodson
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Commelinaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Found natively in North America, Tradescantia subaspera (commonly known as Wide-Leaf Spiderwort or Zigzag Spiderwort) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Commelinaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
North-Central U.S.A., Northeastern U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
District of Columbia
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms