Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
purpureifolium
ID:
129454

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kitam.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Geobot. 15: 106 (1954)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000128783



Common Names

  • Purple-leaved Cremanthodium
  • Purple-foliaged Cremanthodium
  • Violet-leaved Cremanthodium


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Description

Cremanthodium purpureifolium (also called Purple-leaved Thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It is a tall-growing plant with purple-tinged leaves and bright yellow flowers. It grows best in full sun and dry, well-drained soil.

Uses & Benefits

Cremanthodium purpureifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and as an antiseptic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cremanthodium purpureifolium has small, purple, daisy-like flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green with a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cremanthodium purpureifolium is a perennial plant that is best propagated by seed. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers a well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of temperatures. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Cremanthodium purpureifolium

Cremanthodium purpureifolium is native to North America. It can be found in open woodlands, meadows, and roadsides.

Cremanthodium purpureifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cremanthodium purpureifolium?

Cremanthodium purpureifolium

What is the common name of Cremanthodium purpureifolium?

Purple-leaved Coneflower

What type of plant is Cremanthodium purpureifolium?

Asteraceae

Species in the Cremanthodium genus

Cremanthodium smithianum, Cremanthodium delavayi, Cremanthodium glandulipilosum, Cremanthodium sino-oblongatum, Cremanthodium brunneopilosum, Cremanthodium pinnatifidum, Cremanthodium microphyllum, Cremanthodium nobile, Cremanthodium conaense, Cremanthodium campanulatum, Cremanthodium sagittifolium, Cremanthodium potaninii, Cremanthodium pseudo-oblongatum, Cremanthodium nervosum, Cremanthodium variifolium, Cremanthodium trilobum, Cremanthodium phyllodineum, Cremanthodium oblongatum, Cremanthodium forrestii, Cremanthodium brachychaetum, Cremanthodium pinnatisectum, Cremanthodium obovatum, Cremanthodium daochengense, Cremanthodium nanum, Cremanthodium microglossum, Cremanthodium pulchrum, Cremanthodium bupleurifolium, Cremanthodium discoideum, Cremanthodium spathulifolium, Cremanthodium ellisii, Cremanthodium arnicoides, Cremanthodium suave, Cremanthodium atrocapitatum, Cremanthodium laciniatum, Cremanthodium laciniatum, Cremanthodium glaucum, Cremanthodium reniforme, Cremanthodium pilosum, Cremanthodium nepalense, Cremanthodium palmatum, Cremanthodium chungdienense, Cremanthodium cyclaminanthum, Cremanthodium angustifolium, Cremanthodium bhutanicum, Cremanthodium lineare, Cremanthodium bulbilliferum, Cremanthodium principis, Cremanthodium dissectum, Cremanthodium campanulatum, Cremanthodium botrycephalum,

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-89748: Based on the initial data import
Shirō Kitamura (1906-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kitam.' in the authors string.