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Zebra plant
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Zebra plant

Tradescantia zebrina Bosse

Names

EnglishZebra plant
DutchGestreepte Tradescantia
SpanishMatalí
Chinese吊竹梅
Scientific nameTradescantia zebrina Bosse

About this species

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.

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Classification

KingdomPlantae
PhylumTracheophyta
ClassLiliopsida
OrderCommelinales
FamilyCommelinaceae
GenusTradescantia

In Suriname

1Records in Suriname
1iNaturalist observations
2024First record

Where it has been recorded

  • Brokopondo1

Districts with at least one record that has coordinates. Shaded districts have records.

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