Tradescantia is native to tropical America and has been introduced and cultivated in China.
Because the flowering period is long, the plant shape is strange and beautiful. Planted under shrubs, it has long leaves of iris, and its plant shape, buds and inflorescences are suitable for viewing. It can be used in flower beds and on both sides of roads, and can also be potted for indoor decoration or hanging cultivation.
(Overview reference source: China Natural Specimen Museum? [ 1])
Another name
Purple duck feet grass?
Purple clover
gingkgo
Commelina purpurea