Corsia purpurata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
purpurata
ID:
765013
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.O.Williams
Source:
wcs
Year:
1946
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 12: 179 (1946)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000764346
Common Names
- Corsia Purpurata
- Purpurata Corsia
- Corsia's Purpurata
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Corsia purpurata (also called Purple Corsia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to New Guinea. It has long, thin, arching leaves that are deep purple in color. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade.
Uses & Benefits
Corsia purpurata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make tea and as a herbal remedy for coughs and colds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Corsia purpurata has deep purple flowers with white and yellow stripes. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are short and thick.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Corsia purpurata is a tropical evergreen shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated from cuttings or by division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and should be fertilized regularly.
Where to Find Corsia purpurata
Corsia purpurata is native to South America and can be found in moist forests and grasslands.
Corsia purpurata FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Corsia purpurata?
Corsia purpurata is found in tropical rainforests in the Solomon Islands.
What is the growth rate of Corsia purpurata?
Corsia purpurata is a slow-growing species.
What are the care requirements for Corsia purpurata?
Corsia purpurata requires high humidity and warm temperatures to thrive.
Species in the Corsia genus
Corsia acuminata, Corsia arfakensis, Corsia boridiensis, Corsia brassii, Corsia clypeata, Corsia cordata, Corsia cornuta, Corsia crenata, Corsia cyclopensis, Corsia haianjensis, Corsia huonensis, Corsia lamellata, Corsia merimantaensis, Corsia ornata, Corsia papuana, Corsia purpurata, Corsia pyramidata, Corsia resiensis, Corsia torricellensis, Corsia triceratops, Corsia unguiculata, Corsia virido-purpurea, Corsia wubungu, Corsia dispar, Corsia wiakabui,
Species in the Corsiaceae family
Arachnitis uniflora, Corsia acuminata, Corsia arfakensis, Corsia boridiensis, Corsia brassii, Corsia clypeata, Corsia cordata, Corsia cornuta, Corsia crenata, Corsia cyclopensis, Corsia haianjensis, Corsia huonensis, Corsia lamellata, Corsia merimantaensis, Corsia ornata, Corsia papuana, Corsia purpurata, Corsia pyramidata, Corsia resiensis, Corsia torricellensis, Corsia triceratops, Corsia unguiculata, Corsia virido-purpurea, Corsia wubungu, Corsia dispar, Corsia wiakabui, Corsiopsis chinensis,
References
Louis Otho Williams (1908-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.O.Williams' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:126674-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.