Status:
valid
Authors:
Kuntze
Source:
gcc
Year:
1891
Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 1: 333 (1891)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000046322
Common Names
- Cyathocline
- Purpurea
- Purple Daisy
Synonyms
- Cyathocline jacquemontii Gagnep. [unknown]
- Tanacetum viscosum Wall. [unknown]
- Dichrocephala minutiflora Vaniot [unknown]
- Artemisia hirsuta Rottler ex Spreng. [unknown]
- Cyathocline lyrata Cass. [unknown]
- Cyathocline purpurea purpurea [unknown]
- Artemisia hirsuta Rottler [unknown]
- Artemisia paniculata Rottler ex Wight [unknown]
- Artemisia stricta B.Heyne ex DC. [unknown]
- Tanacetum purpureum Buch.-Ham. ex D.Don [unknown]
- Cyathocline lawii Wight [unknown]
- Tanacetum gratum Wall. ex DC. [unknown]
- Cyathocline stricta DC. [unknown]
Description
Cyathocline purpurea (also called purple cyathocline, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, purple flowers and grows up to 1 meter in height. It is found in dry, sandy soils and in open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Cyathocline purpurea is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a food source for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cyathocline purpurea has small, purple flowers that are arranged in a flat-topped inflorescence. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, ovate-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cyathocline purpurea is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, collect ripe seed heads and sow them in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and the seeds should germinate within a few weeks. To propagate from cuttings, take cuttings from healthy, mature stems and place them in moist soil. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root within a few weeks.
Where to Find Cyathocline purpurea
Cyathocline purpurea is native to South America. It can be found in open, sandy areas and along roadsides.
Cyathocline purpurea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cyathocline purpurea?
Cyathocline purpurea
What is the family of Cyathocline purpurea?
Asteraceae
Where is Cyathocline purpurea native to?
South America
What type of plant is Cyathocline purpurea?
Herbaceous perennial
What is the common name of Cyathocline purpurea?
Purple cyathocline
Species in the Cyathocline genus
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,