Anisophyllea purpurascens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
purpurascens
ID:
537994
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hutch. & Dalziel
Source:
cmp
Year:
1927
Citation Micro:
Fl. W. Trop. Afr. 1: 228 (1927)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000537326
Common Names
- Purple Ironwood
- Purple Olivewood
- Purple Oak
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Anisophyllea purpurascens (also called Purplish Anisophyllea, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub species of the Anisophylleaceae family. It is native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. It typically grows in moist, lowland forests and along riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Anisophyllea purpurascens is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, diarrhea, and malaria. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Anisophyllea purpurascens is small and white, with four petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid capsule. The seedlings are small, with long, slender stems and small, dark green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Anisophyllea purpurascens is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 5 m in height. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny position. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Anisophyllea purpurascens
Anisophyllea purpurascens is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Anisophyllea purpurascens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anisophyllea purpurascens?
Anisophyllea purpurascens
What is the natural habitat of Anisophyllea purpurascens?
It is found in tropical rainforests of Central and West Africa.
What is the size of Anisophyllea purpurascens?
It is a small to medium-sized tree, reaching a height of up to 20 m.
Species in the Anisophyllea genus
Anisophyllea apetala, Anisophyllea beccariana, Anisophyllea boehmii, Anisophyllea brachystila, Anisophyllea buchneri, Anisophyllea buettneri, Anisophyllea cabole, Anisophyllea chartacea, Anisophyllea cinnamomoides, Anisophyllea cordata, Anisophyllea corneri, Anisophyllea curtisii, Anisophyllea dichostila, Anisophyllea disticha, Anisophyllea exellii, Anisophyllea fallax, Anisophyllea ferruginea, Anisophyllea fissipetala, Anisophyllea fruticulosa, Anisophyllea glandulifolia, Anisophyllea globosa, Anisophyllea gossweileri, Anisophyllea grandis, Anisophyllea griffithii, Anisophyllea guianensis, Anisophyllea impressinervia, Anisophyllea ismailii, Anisophyllea laurina, Anisophyllea manausensis, Anisophyllea mayumbensis, Anisophyllea meniaudi, Anisophyllea myriosticta, Anisophyllea nitida, Anisophyllea obtusifolia, Anisophyllea penninervata, Anisophyllea pochetii, Anisophyllea polyneura, Anisophyllea pomifera, Anisophyllea purpurascens, Anisophyllea quangensis, Anisophyllea reticulata, Anisophyllea rhomboidea, Anisophyllea scortechinii, Anisophyllea sororia, Anisophyllea strychnoides, Anisophyllea poggei, Anisophyllea madagascarensis, Anisophyllea masoalensis, Anisophyllea parafallax, Anisophyllea schatzii,
Species in the Anisophylleaceae family
Anisophyllea apetala, Anisophyllea beccariana, Anisophyllea boehmii, Anisophyllea brachystila, Anisophyllea buchneri, Anisophyllea buettneri, Anisophyllea cabole, Anisophyllea chartacea, Anisophyllea cinnamomoides, Anisophyllea cordata, Anisophyllea corneri, Anisophyllea curtisii, Anisophyllea dichostila, Anisophyllea disticha, Anisophyllea exellii, Anisophyllea fallax, Anisophyllea ferruginea, Anisophyllea fissipetala, Anisophyllea fruticulosa, Anisophyllea glandulifolia, Anisophyllea globosa, Anisophyllea gossweileri, Anisophyllea grandis, Anisophyllea griffithii, Anisophyllea guianensis, Anisophyllea impressinervia, Anisophyllea ismailii, Anisophyllea laurina, Anisophyllea manausensis, Anisophyllea mayumbensis, Anisophyllea meniaudi, Anisophyllea myriosticta, Anisophyllea nitida, Anisophyllea obtusifolia, Anisophyllea penninervata, Anisophyllea pochetii, Anisophyllea polyneura, Anisophyllea pomifera, Anisophyllea purpurascens, Anisophyllea quangensis, Anisophyllea reticulata, Anisophyllea rhomboidea, Anisophyllea scortechinii, Anisophyllea sororia, Anisophyllea strychnoides, Anisophyllea poggei, Anisophyllea madagascarensis, Anisophyllea masoalensis, Anisophyllea parafallax, Anisophyllea schatzii,
References
John Hutchinson (1884-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hutch.' in the authors string.
John McEwan Dalziel (1872-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dalziel' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:719494-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.