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Tradescantia
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Tradescantia virginiana

TradescantiaHerb

Tradescantia virginiana, the Virginia spiderwort, is a species of flowering plant in the family Commelinaceae. It is the type species of the genus Tradescantia, native to the eastern United States. Common names include Virginia spiderwort, common spiderwort, lady's tears, and spider lily.

FamilyCommelinaceae
GenusTradescantia
NativeNorth America
LifespanPerennial

Taxonomy

The scientific classification of Tradescantia virginiana.

Classification

KingdomPlantae
CladeTracheophytes
CladeAngiosperms
ClassLiliopsida
OrderCommelinales
FamilyCommelinaceae
GenusTradescantia
SpeciesT. virginiana
Binomial NameTradescantia virginiana
AuthorLinnaeus
Common NameTradescantia
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.