Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
purpurata
ID:
1408479

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) J.C.Manning

Source:
BODATSA (SANBI)

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 46(1)-a2024: 3 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001420943



Common Names

  • Mairia purpurata
  • Purple Mairia
  • Mairia


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Description

Mairia purpurata (also called Purple Mairia, among many other common names) is an erect, woody shrub with a height of up to 1.5 m. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry grassland and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Mairia purpurata is a popular ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used in traditional African medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mairia purpurata has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves that are green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mairia purpurata is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It should be pruned regularly to maintain a neat shape and to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Mairia purpurata

Mairia purpurata can be found in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa.

Mairia purpurata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mairia purpurata?

Mairia purpurata

What are the common names of Mairia purpurata?

Purple Mairia

What is the natural habitat of Mairia purpurata?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
John C. Manning (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.C.Manning' in the authors string.