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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
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Botanical Information
Scientific NameTradescantia virginiana
Common NameTradescantia
FamilyCommelinaceae
GenusTradescantia
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Pests & Diseases
- Aphids
- Whiteflies
- Spider mites
- Mealybugs
- Thrips
- Leaf spot
- Root rot
- Powdery mildew
- Rust
Additional Notes Hibiscus rosa-sinensis is the national flower of Malaysia and a popular ornamental plant used in hedges, borders, and containers.