Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
purpurocaeruleum
ID:
522224

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Holub

Source:
cmp

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Folia Geobot. Phytotax. 8: 165 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000521556

Common Names

  • Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum
  • Purple-Blue Aegonychon
  • Purple-Blue False Aegopodium

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Description

Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum (also called Purple-blue Aegonychon, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Cyperaceae. It is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It is found in wetland habitats, such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum is a succulent plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a natural remedy for a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant once established and can tolerate some flooding. It is a low maintenance plant and does not require much fertilization.

Where to Find Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum

Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical forests.

Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum?

Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum

What are the common names of Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum?

Purple-blue aegonychon, Purple-blue aegonychon grass

What is the native range of Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum?

Africa, Madagascar, and the Arabian Peninsula

Species in the Boraginaceae family

Actinocarya acaulis, Actinocarya tibetica, Adelocaryum coelestinum, Adelocaryum flexuosum, Adelocaryum malabaricum, Adelocaryum nebulicola, Adelocaryum lambertianum, Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum, Aegonychon zollingeri, Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum, Aegonychon calabricum, Aegonychon calabrum, Afrotysonia africana, Afrotysonia glochidiata, Afrotysonia pilosicaulis, Alkanna amana, Alkanna angustifolia, Alkanna areolata, Alkanna attilae, Alkanna aucheriana, Alkanna auranitica, Alkanna bracteosa, Alkanna caliensis, Alkanna cappadocica, Alkanna confusa, Alkanna corcyrensis, Alkanna cordifolia, Alkanna dumanii, Alkanna frigida, Alkanna froedinii, Alkanna galilaea, Alkanna graeca, Alkanna haussknechtii, Alkanna hellenica, Alkanna hirsutissima, Alkanna hispida, Alkanna incana, Alkanna intercedens, Alkanna jordanovii, Alkanna kotschyana, Alkanna leiocarpa, Alkanna leptophylla, Alkanna lutea, Alkanna macrophylla, Alkanna macrosiphon, Alkanna maleolens, Alkanna megacarpa, Alkanna methanaea, Alkanna milliana, Alkanna mughlae,

References

Josef Holub (1930-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Holub' in the authors string.
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:112674-1: Based on the initial data import