Wandering jew. Tradescantia fluminensis
Native to South America
Wandering jew is found along the entire coast on moist fertile soils often on protected sites such as the understorey of rainforest or in gullies.Wandering jew can be confused with the native wandering jew (Commelina cyanea), which is distinguished by blue flowers and smaller leaves which are less crowded on the stem.
Form: Creeping herb.
Flower: White with three petals. Spring to summer.
Fruit/Seed: Produces no fruit.
Control: The smallest fragments of this plant are capable of re-establishing into new plants so all parts must be removed and disposed of appropriately. Follow-up maintenance is necessary.
Chemical controls are available. Spray application is recommended.