Status:
valid
Authors:
Malme
Source:
gcc
Year:
1899
Citation Micro:
Kongl. Svenska Vetensk. Acad. Handl. 32(5): 55 (1899)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000018529
Common Names
- Pterocaulon Purpurascens
- Purple Pterocaulon
- Purple-stemmed Pterocaulon
Description
Pterocaulon purpurascens (also called Purple pterocaulon, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to South America and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is commonly found in areas with high humidity.
Uses & Benefits
Pterocaulon purpurascens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, cold, and headache. It is also used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower of Pterocaulon purpurascens is yellow, small and clustered in a head. Seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. Seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pterocaulon purpurascens is a perennial herb that is native to Africa. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and pH levels. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Pterocaulon purpurascens
Pterocaulon purpurascens can be found in the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida.
Pterocaulon purpurascens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pterocaulon purpurascens?
Pterocaulon purpurascens
What is the common name of Pterocaulon purpurascens?
Purple pterocaulon
What is the natural habitat of Pterocaulon purpurascens?
Dry, open woods and thickets in the southeastern United States
Species in the Pterocaulon genus
Pterocaulon alopecuroides,
Pterocaulon redolens,
Pterocaulon purpurascens,
Pterocaulon angustifolium,
Pterocaulon cordobense,
Pterocaulon lanatum,
Pterocaulon polystachyum,
Pterocaulon sphacelatum,
Pterocaulon pycnostachyum,
Pterocaulon polypterum,
Pterocaulon serrulatum,
Pterocaulon verbascifolium,
Pterocaulon balansae,
Pterocaulon niveum,
Pterocaulon rugosum,
Pterocaulon sphaeranthoides,
Pterocaulon lorentzii,
Pterocaulon virgatum,
Pterocaulon brachyanthum,
Pterocaulon ciliosum,
Pterocaulon discolor,
Pterocaulon intermedium,
Pterocaulon paradoxum,
Pterocaulon tricholobum,
Pterocaulon xenicum,
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,