helloplants.org

Tradescantia fluminensis

Family: Commelinaceae


What it is like

A herb. It keeps growing from year to year. The leaves are 2-5 cm long by 0.7-2.3 cm wide. The base is unequal.


Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant. In Argentina it grows from sea level to 900 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Chile, Hawaii, Mexico, North America, Pacific, Paraguay, South America, St Helena, Tasmania, Uruguay


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves, caution


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Trapoeraba

Synonyms