Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
amethystina
ID:
29211

Status:
valid

Authors:
(B.L.Rob.) R.M.King & H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 30: 219 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000028540



Common Names

  • Aristeguietia amethystina
  • Amethystina Aristeguietia
  • Amethystina Guayana-vine


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Synonyms

  • Eupatorium amethystinum B.L.Rob. [unknown]

Description

Aristeguietia amethystina (also called 'Amethyst' Aristeguietia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with purple flowers. It is native to South America and is found in forests and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Aristeguietia amethystina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant in landscaping. Its leaves are also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomachaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aristeguietia amethystina is purple and has five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aristeguietia amethystina can be propagated by division of the root clumps in the spring. Cultivation is best in a sunny position in moist, well-drained soil. Deadhead faded flowers to prolong flowering.

Where to Find Aristeguietia amethystina

Aristeguietia amethystina can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.

Aristeguietia amethystina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aristeguietia amethystina?

Aristeguietia amethystina

What is the natural habitat of Aristeguietia amethystina?

Tropical and subtropical moist forests

What is the average height of Aristeguietia amethystina?

2-4 meters

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

Robert Merrill King (1930-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.King' in the authors string.
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
Benjamin Lincoln Robinson (1864-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Rob.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:19095-2: Based on the initial data import