Details
| Full name | Tradescantia cerinthoides ‘Pink Furry’. |
| Name status | Accepted, the valid name for a unique cultivar. Shared onine with photos by Plantlin (2019). Established with a description by Hatch (2022). Also known as:
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| Origins | Unknown. |
| Classification | The species Tradescantia cerinthoides is sometimes labelled with its botanical synonym Tradescantia blossfeldiana. |
| Legal protection | None. |
| Availability | Available from a some specialist nurseries. |
Description
| Species | Tradescantia cerinthoides. |
| Growth habit | Strong stems which are initially upright, but sprawl and trail as they get longer. |
| Foliage | Leaves are pointed ovals with a uniform pattern of green stripes on a pale background. The pale areas can range from yellow to cream to purple, depending on light levels. Stems and leaf undersides are covered in velvety fur. |
| Flowers | White petals with pink tips, typical for the species. |
References
Brickell, C. D., Alexander, C., Cubey, J. J., David, J. C., Hoffman, M. H. A., Leslie, A. C., Malécot, V., Jin, X. (2016). International Code of Nomenclature for Cultivated Plants. PDF link.
Hatch, L. (2022). Commelinaceae: A Guide to Modern and Historic Cultivars.