Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
purpurascens
ID:
429441

Status:
valid

Authors:
Avé-Lall.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1842

Citation Micro:
Index Seminum (LE, Petropolitanus) 8: 73 (1842)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000428773



Common Names

  • Xanthogalum purpurascens
  • Purple Xanthogalum
  • Purple Xanthogalum


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Synonyms

  • Angelica purpurascens (Avé-Lall.) Gilli [unknown]

Description

Xanthogalum purpurascens (also called Purple Xanthogalum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It grows up to 1m tall and has yellow flowers. It is found in grasslands, woodlands, and heathlands.

Uses & Benefits

Xanthogalum purpurascens has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, stomach problems, and malaria. It is also used as an insect repellent and as a flavoring in food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Xanthogalum purpurascens has yellow flowers with a purple center. Seeds: The seeds are small, black and round. Seedlings: The seedlings are small and have yellow-green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xanthogalum purpurascens is a tropical orchid that is native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated by division or by seed. When propagating by division, the plant should be divided into two or more sections and each section should be planted in a separate pot. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown on a moist, well-draining medium and kept in a warm, humid environment. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Xanthogalum purpurascens

Xanthogalum purpurascens can be found in India, Myanmar, and Thailand.

Xanthogalum purpurascens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xanthogalum purpurascens?

Xanthogalum purpurascens

What is the common name of Xanthogalum purpurascens?

Purple Star-of-Bethlehem

What is the natural habitat of Xanthogalum purpurascens?

Tropical rainforest

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,