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Tradescantia zebrina
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Tradescantia zebrina

Tradescantia zebrinaHerb

Tradescantia zebrina, formerly known as Zebrina pendula, is a species of creeping plant in the Tradescantia genus. Common names include silver inch plant and wandering Jew. The latter name is controversial, and some now use the alternative wandering dude. The plant is popular in cultivation due to its fast growth and attractive foliage. It is used as a groundcover in warm winter climates, and as a houseplant elsewhere.

FamilyCommelinaceae
GenusTradescantia
NativeCentral America
LifespanPerennial; individual shoots live several months and are replaced by new growth; plants persist indefinitely through vegetative spread

Taxonomy

The scientific classification of Tradescantia zebrina.

Classification

KingdomPlantae
CladeTracheophytes
CladeAngiosperms
ClassLiliopsida
OrderCommelinales
FamilyCommelinaceae
GenusTradescantia
SpeciesT. zebrina
Binomial NameTradescantia zebrina
AuthorLinnaeus
Common NameTradescantia zebrina
Life FormHerb
Growth HabitHerb

Taxonomic Hierarchy

KingdomPlantae
CladeTracheophytes
CladeAngiosperms
ClassLiliopsida
OrderCommelinales
FamilyCommelinaceae
GenusTradescantia

Taxonomic Notes

  • Hibiscus rosa-sinensis belongs to the family Malvaceae.
  • The genus Hibiscus includes over 200 species of shrubs, trees, and herbs.
  • This species is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant.