Tradescantia fluminensis
Wandering jew
Tradescantia fluillenis, commonly known as the creeping spiderwort, is a delicate herbaceous perennial valued in traditional herbal medicine. Native to tropical regions, this plant is celebrated for its lush foliage and subtle healing properties. It is often utilized in various ethnobotanical practices to support wellness and promote vitality.
- Scientific name: Tradescantia fluminensis
- Family: Commelinaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Commelinales and the family Commelineae, it is classified under the genus Tradescantia. Specifically, its taxonomic identity is recognized as Tradescantia flueminenis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Commelinales | WCVP |
| Family | Commelinaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Tradescantia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Tradescantia fluierendenis, is recognized by various common names across different languages and cultures. In Arabic, it is referred to as نبات اليهودي الزاحف, while in Japanese, it is called トキワツユクサ. German speakers call it Rio-Dreimasterblume, and in Swedish, it is known as skvallerreva. Additionally, in Afrikaans, the plant is identified as Wandelende Jood.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ar | نبات اليهودي الزاحف | Wikidata |
| ja | トキワツユクサ | Wikidata |
| de | Rio-Dreimasterblume | Wikidata |
| sv | skvallerreva | Wikidata |
| af | Wandelende Jood | Wikidata |
| cy | Llysiau‘r-pryf-copyn Brasil | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 巴西水竹草 | Wikidata |
| fi | rionjuoru | Wikidata |
| eu | Katu belarri | Wikidata |
| zh | 白花紫露草 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse range of locations across the European continent. In Northern Europe, its presence can be specifically noted within Great Britain. Moving toward the Mediterranean, it is distributed throughout several regions of Southwestern Europe. This includes its occurrence in the Baleares, Corse, and France. Additionally, the species is found spanning across the coastal landscapes of Portugal.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Baleares | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Corse | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Kriti | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Romania | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Tradescantia fluminenis, is primarily studied for its pharmacological potential through the use of leaf extracts. These extracts, derived from the succulent foliage, contain a variety of bioactive compounds such as flavonoids and tannins that contribute to its medicinal properties. Researchers often focus on these specific leaf extracts to investigate their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial activities, making the leaves the most significant part of the plant for therapeutic application.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaf extracts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Tradescantia fluminensis has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include cardiac glycosides, flavonoids, saponins, steroids, tannins.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cardiac glycosides | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saponins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| steroids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Tradescantia fluminensis has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include 15-lipoxygenase.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 15-lipoxygenase | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |