Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
purpurascens
ID:
136867

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baker) R.M.King & H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 24: 172 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000136196



Common Names

  • Purple Cudweed
  • Campuloclinium
  • Purple Fleabane


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Synonyms

  • Eupatorium purpurascens purpurascens [unknown]
  • Eupatorium glaziovii glaziovii [unknown]
  • Eupatorium purpurascens Baker [unknown]
  • Eupatorium glaziovii molle Hassl. [unknown]
  • Eupatorium glaziovii Baker [unknown]
  • Eupatorium podachaenium Sch.Bip. ex Baker [unknown]

Description

Campuloclinium purpurascens (also called Purple Campuloclinium, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to South America and is found in grasslands and open woodlands. It has deeply lobed leaves and purple daisy-like flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Campuloclinium purpurascens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Campuloclinium purpurascens has purple flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Campuloclinium purpurascens is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Campuloclinium purpurascens

Campuloclinium purpurascens can be found in the western United States, including California, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington.

Campuloclinium purpurascens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Campuloclinium purpurascens?

Campuloclinium purpurascens

What is the common name of Campuloclinium purpurascens?

Purple Coneflower

What is the natural habitat of Campuloclinium purpurascens?

Grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-96914: Based on the initial data import
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
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.