Malephora purpureocrocea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Haw.) Schwantes
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
in Gartenflora 77: 69. 1928.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000371635
Common Names
- Malephora purpureocrocea
- Purple-flowered Malephora
- Purple-flowered Stonecrop
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- Mesembryanthemum insititium Willd. [unknown]
- Mesembryanthemum purpureocroceum Haw. [unknown]
- Crocanthus purpureocroceus (Haw.) L.Bolus [unknown]
- Hymenocyclus purpureocroceus (Haw.) L.Bolus [unknown]
- Malephora crocea purpureocrocea (Haw.) H.Jacobsen & Schwantes [unknown]
- Mesembryanthemum croceum purpureocroceum (Haw.) DC. [unknown]
Description
Malephora purpureocrocea (also called 'Purple-flowered Malephora', among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a tufted habit, growing up to 1 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa, from Sierra Leone to Angola, and is found in lowland rainforest, swamp forest, and gallery forest habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Malephora purpureocrocea is used as an ornamental plant, as a source of food for livestock, and as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Malephora purpureocrocea has purple flowers with a yellow center. Seed: The seed is small, round, and black. Seedlings: The seedlings are small and have yellow-green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Malephora purpureocrocea is a succulent that is propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. The seedlings should be thinned out when they are large enough to handle. The plants should be spaced about 15 cm apart.
Where to Find Malephora purpureocrocea
Malephora purpureocrocea is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Malephora purpureocrocea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Malephora purpureocrocea?
Malephora purpureocrocea
What is the common name of Malephora purpureocrocea?
Purple Crocus
What is the natural habitat of Malephora purpureocrocea?
It is found in South Africa, in the Western Cape and Eastern Cape provinces.
Species in the Malephora genus
Malephora ochracea, Malephora flavocrocea, Malephora purpureocrocea, Malephora smithii, Malephora pienaarii, Malephora crassa, Malephora crocea, Malephora engleriana, Malephora framesii, Malephora herrei, Malephora latipetala, Malephora lutea, Malephora luteola, Malephora mollis, Malephora thunbergii, Malephora uitenhagensis, Malephora verruculoides,
Species in the Aizoaceae family
References
Adrian Hardy Haworth (1767-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Haw.' in the authors string.
Martin Heinrich Gustav Schwantes (1881-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schwantes' in the authors string.
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