Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Species:
purpureus
ID:
1333807

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wall.) D.Y.Hong & X.T.Ma

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
J. Syst. Evol. 52: 549 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001346261



Common Names

  • Pankycodon purpureus
  • Purple Pankycodon
  • Purple Pankycodon Plant


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Description

Pankycodon purpureus (also called Purple Pankycodon, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Japan. It grows in wet grasslands and marshes, and can reach up to 1 m in height.

Uses & Benefits

Pankycodon purpureus is used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pankycodon purpureus has purple flowers and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two to three pairs of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pankycodon purpureus is a small, evergreen shrub native to China. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and placed in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Pankycodon purpureus

Pankycodon purpureus is found in China.

Pankycodon purpureus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pankycodon purpureus?

Pankycodon purpureus

What is the natural habitat of Pankycodon purpureus?

It is native to East Asia.

What are the uses of Pankycodon purpureus?

It is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal herb.

Species in the Pankycodon genus

Species in the Campanulaceae family

Adenophora amurica, Adenophora brevidiscifera, Adenophora capillaris, Adenophora changaica, Adenophora coelestis, Adenophora contracta, Adenophora cordifolia, Adenophora divaricata, Adenophora elata, Adenophora fusifolia, Adenophora gmelinii, Adenophora golubinzevaeana, Adenophora grandiflora, Adenophora hatsushimae, Adenophora himalayana, Adenophora hubeiensis, Adenophora izuensis, Adenophora jacutica, Adenophora jasionifolia, Adenophora khasiana, Adenophora lamarkii, Adenophora liliifolia, Adenophora liliifolioides, Adenophora lobophylla, Adenophora longipedicellata, Adenophora maximowicziana, Adenophora micrantha, Adenophora morrisonensis, Adenophora nikoensis, Adenophora ningxianica, Adenophora palustris, Adenophora pereskiifolia, Adenophora petiolata, Adenophora pinifolia, Adenophora polyantha, Adenophora potaninii, Adenophora probatovae, Adenophora remotidens, Adenophora remotiflora, Adenophora rupestris, Adenophora rupincola, Adenophora sinensis, Adenophora stenanthina, Adenophora stenophylla, Adenophora stricta, Adenophora sublata, Adenophora takedai, Adenophora tashiroi, Adenophora taurica, Adenophora trachelioides,

References

Nathaniel Wolff Wallich (1786-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wall.' in the authors string.
De Yuan Hong (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Y.Hong' in the authors string.
Xin Tang Ma: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'X.T.Ma' in the authors string.