Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
purpurascens
ID:
24473

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sch.Bip.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Hist. Nat. Iles Canaries 3(2; 2): 212 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000023802



Common Names

  • Purpurascens Phagnalon
  • Purpurascens Rabbit-tobacco
  • Purpurascens False-sage


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Synonyms

  • Phagnalon saxatile purpurascens (Sch.Bip.) Batt. [unknown]

Description

Phagnalon purpurascens (also called purple phagnalon, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, purple flowers and grows up to 0.5 m tall. It is found in dry, rocky soils and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Phagnalon purpurascens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments, including fever, malaria, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Phagnalon purpurascens is purple and has 5 petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phagnalon purpurascens is a perennial, evergreen shrub that grows in dry, sunny locations. Propagation is usually done by cuttings taken in spring or early summer. The cuttings should be placed in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until they have rooted. The plants should be spaced about 30 cm apart and watered regularly. Once established, the plants are drought tolerant and require minimal care.

Where to Find Phagnalon purpurascens

Phagnalon purpurascens is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and along roadsides.

Phagnalon purpurascens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phagnalon purpurascens?

Phagnalon purpurascens

What is the common name of Phagnalon purpurascens?

Purple Phagnalon

What is the natural habitat of Phagnalon purpurascens?

Dry, rocky slopes and open woodlands

Species in the Phagnalon genus

Phagnalon acuminatum, Phagnalon telonense, Phagnalon bicolor, Phagnalon viridifolium, Phagnalon garamantum, Phagnalon darvazicum, Phagnalon stenolepis, Phagnalon kotschyi, Phagnalon purpurascens, Phagnalon niveum, Phagnalon harazianum, Phagnalon persicum, Phagnalon lavranosii, Phagnalon viridifolium, Phagnalon rechingeri, Phagnalon murbeckii, Phagnalon pycnophyllon, Phagnalon pygmaeum, Phagnalon abyssinicum, Phagnalon calycinum, Phagnalon saxatile, Phagnalon linifolium, Phagnalon woodii, Phagnalon abyssinicum, Phagnalon quartinianum, Phagnalon sinaicum, Phagnalon umbelliforme, Phagnalon barbeyanum, Phagnalon pomelii, Phagnalon nitidum, Phagnalon yerrimense, Phagnalon burnatii, Phagnalon melanoleucum, Phagnalon sordidum, Phagnalon retecta, Phagnalon phagnaloides, Phagnalon rupestre, Phagnalon schweinfurthii, Phagnalon graecum,

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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