Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
purpurata
ID:
130016

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wedd.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1855

Citation Micro:
Chlor. Andina 1: 43 (1855)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000129345

Common Names

  • Purple Perezia
  • Purple-Flowered Perezia
  • Purple-Headed Perezia

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Synonyms

  • Clarionea atacamensis Phil. [unknown]
  • Perezia hunzikeri Cabrera [unknown]
  • Perezia keshua Cabrera [unknown]
  • Perezia atacamensis Reiche [unknown]
  • Clarionea atacamensis (Phil.) Reiche [unknown]

Description

Perezia purpurata (also called Purple Perezia, among many other common names) is an annual herb with small, purple flowers and narrow, green leaves. Native to the western United States, it is found in dry, open habitats such as sagebrush steppe and pinyon-juniper woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Perezia purpurata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, headaches, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Perezia purpurata has small yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, brown and oval in shape. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Perezia purpurata is a hardy perennial that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of soils. It can be propagated from seed or division and can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Perezia purpurata

Perezia purpurata is native to South America and can be found in Chile, Argentina, and Peru. It is commonly found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Perezia purpurata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Perezia purpurata?

Perezia purpurata

What is the common name of Perezia purpurata?

Purple Perezia

What is the natural habitat of Perezia purpurata?

It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands in South America

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