Well known genera include "Commelina" (dayflowers) and "Tradescantia" (spiderworts). "Tradescantia sillamontana" is almost as easy to grow as other species of the genus "Tradescantia". A genus of flowering plants ("Tradescantia") is named in his honour. Tradescantia sillamontana is a perennial evergreen herbaceous plant of the genus "Tradescantia". However, unlike most species of "Tradescantia", this species is almost succulent and nearly xerophytic. The genus "Tradescantia" has received many common names, varying by region and country. "Tradescantia virginiana" is a perennial forb/herb. Tradescantia fluminensis is a species of spiderwort native to South America. "Tradescantia pallida" is an evergreen perennial plant of scrambling stature. This bee has also been seen feeding on "Hamelia patens", "Cheilocostus", "Tradescantia pallida" and "Datura". Tradescantia bracteata, the longbract spiderwort, or prairie spiderwort, is a species of "Tradescantia". Tradescantia ozarkana, the Ozark spiderwort, is a species of "Tradescantia". "Tradescantia spathacea" has fleshy rhizomes and rosettes of waxy lance-shaped leaves. "Tradescantia fluminensis" is grown as a garden plant or houseplant in many places. "Tradescantia virginiana" is a herbaceous plant with alternate, simple leaves, on tubular stems.