Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
purpurea
ID:
18891

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fresen.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1833

Citation Micro:
Mus. Senckenberg. i. (1833) 86. t. 5.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000018220



Common Names

  • Purple Zoegea
  • Purple-flowered Zoegea
  • Purple-flowered Goosefoot


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Description

Zoegea purpurea (also called 'Purple Zoegea', among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South Africa. It has a smooth stem and grows up to 30 cm tall. It grows in disturbed areas, roadsides, and cultivated fields.

Uses & Benefits

Zoegea purpurea is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Zoegea purpurea flowers are small, white and have five petals. The seeds are small, black and have a hard outer coating. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zoegea purpurea is a perennial plant native to South Africa. It is easy to propagate from seed or by division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or fall. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or fall. It is best to start the seeds indoors and then transplant them outdoors when they are large enough to handle. The plants should be spaced about 18 inches apart.

Where to Find Zoegea purpurea

Zoegea purpurea can be found in the southwestern United States, including parts of Arizona, California, and New Mexico.

Zoegea purpurea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zoegea purpurea?

Zoegea purpurea

What is the common name of Zoegea purpurea?

Purple Zoegea

Where does Zoegea purpurea grow?

Zoegea purpurea is native to the Mediterranean region.

Species in the Zoegea genus

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-117620: Based on the initial data import
Georg Fresenius (1808-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fresen.' in the authors string.