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Tradescantia zebrina (Cucarachita)
This is a common houseplant. In nature it is considered as invasive in many regions, as it covers the ground and prevents native regeneration. Chicken feed on all parts of the plant and can be used as a natural pest control.
- • Common names: Wandering jew, Inch plant, Small-leaf spiderwort
• Botanical family: Commelinaceae
• Geographic origin: Americas
• Current geographic distribution: Tropical regions
• Pollination: Insects
• Uses: Ornamental & medicinal plant (traditional use for snake bites)
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