Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
purpurea
ID:
725382

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lag. & Rodr.) P.Küpfer

Source:
cmp

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Fl. Iber. 4: 193 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000724715



Common Names

  • Hormathophylla purpurea
  • Purpurea Hormathophylla
  • Hormathophylla Purpurea


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Synonyms

  • Nevadensia purpurea (Lag. & Rodr.) Rivas Mart. [unknown]
  • Ptilotrichum purpureum Boiss. [unknown]
  • Adyseton dubium G.Don [unknown]
  • Alyssum dubium Bory [unknown]
  • Alyssum lagascae Janka [unknown]
  • Alyssum purpureum Lag. & Rodr. [unknown]
  • Koniga lagascae Webb [unknown]
  • Lobularia lagascae Steud. [unknown]

Description

Hormathophylla purpurea (also called Purple Hormathophylla, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Asteraceae family. It is an herbaceous perennial, growing up to 1 meter in height. It is native to India and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Hormathophylla purpurea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, as well as for erosion control and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hormathophylla purpurea is purple, and is bell-shaped. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hormathophylla purpurea is a small shrub, growing up to 1 m tall. It is a fast-growing species and can reach maturity in about 3 years. Propagation is usually done by cuttings. The cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Hormathophylla purpurea

Hormathophylla purpurea can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of France, Italy, and Spain.

Hormathophylla purpurea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hormathophylla purpurea?

Hormathophylla purpurea

What is the common name of Hormathophylla purpurea?

N/A

Where is Hormathophylla purpurea native to?

North America

Species in the Brassicaceae family

Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,

References

Mariano Lagasca (1776-1839): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lag.' in the authors string.
José Demetrio Rodríguez (1780-1846): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rodr.' in the authors string.
Philippe Küpfer (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Küpfer' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:974438-1: Based on the initial data import