Tradescantia fluminensis

Tradescantia fluminensis is toxic to cats, dogs and horses. The reported severity is mild. Also known as Small-Leaf Spiderwort.

dogs cats horses

Mild Moderate Severe Critical

If your animal ate this plant, call your veterinarian, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control on (888) 426-4435 or the Pet Poison Helpline on (855) 764-7661. Fees may apply.

Symptoms to watch for

Dermatitis

The color of each symptom follows the severity scale above.

About

Tradescantia fluminensis is a species of spiderwort native to South America. It is one of several plants known by the common name wandering Jew. It is also known as small-leaf spiderwort, river spiderwort, inch plant, speedy Henry, wandering willie and wandering trad.

Common Names

  • Small-Leaf Spiderwort

Also recorded as Small-leaf Wandering Jew, Wandering Jew, small-leaved spiderwort, smallleaf spiderwort, spiderwort and wandering-sailor.

Facts

Family
Commelinaceae
Duration
Perennial
Growth habit
Forb/herb
In the wild
AU, PT, NZ, ES, US, BR + more
Source
Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
Elsewhere

Countries with the most wild observations, from GBIF data.