Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
purpurascens
ID:
87850

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 165 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000087179



Common Names

  • Purple Everlasting
  • Purple Daisy Bush
  • Purple Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Helichrysum purpurascens (DC.) W.M.Curtis [unknown]

Description

Ozothamnus purpurascens (also called Purple Rice Flower, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the mountains of Central Asia. It has a rosette of leaves at the base, and a stem with a single pink flower head. It grows in rocky meadows and grasslands, and is often found in alpine and subalpine regions.

Uses & Benefits

Ozothamnus purpurascens has been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and digestive problems. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and has been used to treat skin infections.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ozothamnus purpurascens has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and brown. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ozothamnus purpurascens is a perennial shrub native to Australia. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring or early summer and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems in the spring or summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Ozothamnus purpurascens

Ozothamnus purpurascens is native to Australia and New Zealand.

Ozothamnus purpurascens FAQ

What is the ideal soil for Ozothamnus purpurascens?

Ozothamnus purpurascens prefers a well-draining soil with a neutral pH.

What is the best way to propagate Ozothamnus purpurascens?

Ozothamnus purpurascens can be propagated by seed or by cuttings.

How much water does Ozothamnus purpurascens need?

Ozothamnus purpurascens requires regular watering, but should not be over-watered.

Species in the Ozothamnus genus

Ozothamnus scaber, Ozothamnus obcordatus, Ozothamnus cinerea, Ozothamnus plumeus, Ozothamnus cassiope, Ozothamnus tuckeri, Ozothamnus cassinioides, Ozothamnus reticulatus, Ozothamnus rufescens, Ozothamnus thyrsoideus, Ozothamnus ferrugineus, Ozothamnus selago, Ozothamnus blackallii, Ozothamnus diotophyllus, Ozothamnus rosmarinifolius, Ozothamnus whitei, Ozothamnus catadromus, Ozothamnus cuneifolius, Ozothamnus lepidophyllus, Ozothamnus leptophyllus, Ozothamnus aggregatus, Ozothamnus glomeratus, Ozothamnus rosmarinifolius, Ozothamnus antennaria, Ozothamnus rogersianus, Ozothamnus coralloides, Ozothamnus kempei, Ozothamnus bilobus, Ozothamnus ledifolius, Ozothamnus reflexifolius, Ozothamnus occidentalis, Ozothamnus diosmifolius, Ozothamnus purpurascens, Ozothamnus ericifolius, Ozothamnus hookeri, Ozothamnus secundiflorus, Ozothamnus dimorphus, Ozothamnus selaginoides, Ozothamnus stirlingii, Ozothamnus depressus, Ozothamnus obovatus, Ozothamnus costatifructus, Ozothamnus vagans, Ozothamnus scutellifolius, Ozothamnus argophyllus, Ozothamnus rodwayi, Ozothamnus adnatus, Ozothamnus microphyllus, Ozothamnus eriocephalus, Ozothamnus argyrophyllus,

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,

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