Wandering dude
Tradescantia fluminensis, T. pallida and T. spathacea
family
Commelinaceae
origin
Exotic
declaration
Council Pest Vegetation (BCC Natural Asset Local Law)
Council Pest Vegetation (BCC Natural Asset Local Law)
Common names
Rhoeo, Moses-in-the-cradle, Moses in a boat, Boat lily, Oyster plant, , Purple heart, Spiderwort, Wandering spider wort.
Spreading fleshy leafed plant with leaves culminating in a point. Differing species have either a long or extremely short internodal stem.
Impact
Impact
All species can be found growing in the understory of disturbed forests, along roadsides, riparian areas and coastal forests. They are also common in old home sites. Once established in these habitats, they have the potential to grow forming a dense ground cover or bed in the understory
Location
Location
Characteristics
Characteristics
Similar Species
Similar Species
All species can be found growing in the understory of disturbed forests, along roadsides, riparian areas and coastal forests. They are also common in old home sites. Once established in these habitats, they have the potential to grow forming a dense ground cover or bed in the understory
