Lefebvrea atropurpurea - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.Rich.) P.J.D.Winter
Source:
tro
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Taxon 57: 361 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001032972
Common Names
- Lefebvrea atropurpurea
- Atropurpurea Lefebvrea
- Atropurpurea Lefebvrea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lefebvrea atropurpurea (also called 'Purple Lefebvrea', among many other common names) is a small shrub native to the tropical regions of South America. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry, sandy soils in open woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Lefebvrea atropurpurea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has a variety of medicinal uses, including treating fever, digestive problems, and skin ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lefebvrea atropurpurea has small, yellow flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lefebvrea atropurpurea is a small, perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is best to start seeds indoors and then transplant them outdoors. Division is also an option for propagating this plant. Divide the clumps in spring or autumn and replant them in a new location.
Where to Find Lefebvrea atropurpurea
Lefebvrea atropurpurea is native to South America and can be found in moist forests and along streams.
Species in the Lefebvrea genus
Species in the Apiaceae family
Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, Aciphylla crosby-smithii, Aciphylla cuthbertiana, Aciphylla dieffenbachii, Aciphylla dissecta, Aciphylla divisa, Aciphylla dobsonii, Aciphylla ferox, Aciphylla flexuosa, Aciphylla glacialis, Aciphylla glaucescens, Aciphylla gracilis, Aciphylla hectori, Aciphylla hookeri, Aciphylla horrida, Aciphylla indurata, Aciphylla inermis, Aciphylla kirkii, Aciphylla latibracteata, Aciphylla lecomtei, Aciphylla leighii, Aciphylla lyallii, Aciphylla monroi, Aciphylla montana, Aciphylla multisecta, Aciphylla pinnatifida, Aciphylla polita, Aciphylla poppelwellii, Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, Aciphylla similis, Aciphylla simplex, Aciphylla simplicifolia, Aciphylla spedeni, Aciphylla squarrosa, Aciphylla stannensis, Aciphylla subflabellata, Aciphylla takahea, Aciphylla traillii, Aciphylla traversii, Aciphylla trifoliolata, Aciphylla verticillata, Acronema alpinum, Acronema astrantiifolium, Acronema brevipedicellatum, Acronema bryophilum,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-100000220: Based on the initial data import
Achille Richard (1794-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Rich.' in the authors string.
Pieter J.D. Winter (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.J.D.Winter' in the authors string.