Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
purpurea
ID:
82211

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rydb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
N. Amer. Fl. 34(1): 57 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000081540



Common Names

  • Purple Forestina
  • Purple Starwort
  • Purple Star Grass


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Synonyms

  • Hymenothrix purpurea Brandegee [unknown]

Description

Florestina purpurea (also called Purple Prairie Clover, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 meter in height. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, and is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Florestina purpurea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Florestina purpurea has small, bright purple flowers that bloom in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have thin stems with a few small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Florestina purpurea is an evergreen, perennial shrub native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Florestina purpurea

Florestina purpurea can be found in the southwestern United States, from California to Texas.

Florestina purpurea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Florestina purpurea?

Florestina purpurea

What is the family of Florestina purpurea?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Florestina purpurea?

Purple fleabane

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-38086: Based on the initial data import
Per Axel Rydberg (1860-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rydb.' in the authors string.