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Setcreasea jaumavensis, Setcreasea lanceolata, Setcreasea pallida, Setcreasea purpurea, Tradescantia purpurea
Purple Heart
Tradescantia pallida is a species of spiderwort (a genus of New World plants) more commonly known as wandering jew, a name it shares with the closely related species T. fluminensis and T. zebrina. Other common names include purple secretia, purple-heart, and purple queen. It is native to the Gulf Coast region of eastern Mexico. Edward Palmer was the first European to observe and assign a Latin name to the type specimen near Ciudad Victoria, Tamaulipas in 1907.
Tradescantia pallida, also known as Purple Heart or Wandering Jew, is a perennial herb native to North America. In Qatar, it has been naturalized and can be found growing wild, particularly in shady areas with moist soil. Studies have reported its presence in various regions of the country, including urban gardens, parks, and along roadsides. It thrives in Qatar's mild winters and can tolerate high temperatures, making it a common invasive species in the region.
Tradescantia pallida (Setcreasea purpurea, Purple Heart) in Dahl Al Hamam Park at Al Markhiya Street. Doha, Qatar, April 26, 2016
Al Markhiya St, Doha, Qatar
Purple Heart (Tradescantia pallida, Setcreasea purpurea) in Dahl Al Hamam Park at Al Markhiya Street. Doha, Qatar, April 26, 2016Al Markhiya St, Doha, Qatar
Tradescantia pallida (Setcreasea purpurea, Purple Heart) in Dahl Al Hamam Park at Al Markhiya Street. Doha, Qatar, May 3, 2016Al Baihaqi St, Doha, QatarObservations of Tradescantia pallida in Qatar reveal that the plant was found growing in Dahl Al Hamam Park, located at Al Markhiya Street in Doha. On April 26, 2016, the plant was observed to have purple foliage, earning it the common name "Purple Heart". A subsequent observation on May 3, 2016, confirmed the continued presence of the plant in the park. The plant's ability to thrive in Qatar's climate suggests that it is adapted to the region's conditions. The observations also highlight the plant's attractive purple coloration, which is a distinctive feature of Tradescantia pallida. Overall, the plant appears to be well-established in Dahl Al Hamam Park, and its presence adds to the park's botanical diversity. The plant's growth and health were consistent across the two observation dates.
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