Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
purpurascens
ID:
872464

Status:
valid

Authors:
Radcl.-Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 43: 645 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000871799



Common Names

  • Purpurascens Fescue
  • Purpurascens Meadow Fescue
  • Purpurascens Turf Fescue


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Description

Claoxylopsis purpurascens (also called Purple Fescue, among many other common names) is a tufted, perennial grass native to Europe, North Africa, and temperate Asia. It is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and sand dunes.

Uses & Benefits

Claoxylopsis purpurascens is an ornamental shrub used in landscaping. It can be used as a hedge or as a specimen plant. It is also used to add color and texture to flower beds and borders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Claoxylopsis purpurascens has white flowers with yellow centres. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Claoxylopsis purpurascens is a perennial grass native to Madagascar. It grows to a height of up to 2 feet and prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in the spring and the divisions should be done in the fall.

Where to Find Claoxylopsis purpurascens

Claoxylopsis purpurascens can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.

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Poaceae

Species in the Euphorbiaceae family

Acalypha peckoltii, Acalypha peduncularis, Acalypha pendula, Acalypha perrieri, Acalypha persimilis, Acalypha peruviana, Acalypha pervilleana, Acalypha phleoides, Acalypha phyllonomifolia, Acalypha pilosa, Acalypha pippenii, Acalypha pittieri, Acalypha platyphylla, Acalypha pleiogyne, Acalypha plicata, Acalypha pohliana, Acalypha poiretii, Acalypha polymorpha, Acalypha polystachya, Acalypha portoricensis, Acalypha pruinosa, Acalypha pruriens, Acalypha pseudalopecuroides, Acalypha pseudovagans, Acalypha psilostachya, Acalypha pubiflora, Acalypha pulchrespicata, Acalypha punctata, Acalypha purpurascens, Acalypha purpusii, Acalypha pycnantha, Acalypha pygmaea, Acalypha radians, Acalypha radicans, Acalypha radinostachya, Acalypha radula, Acalypha radula, Acalypha rafaelensis, Acalypha raivavensis, Acalypha rapensis, Acalypha reflexa, Acalypha repanda, Acalypha retifera, Acalypha rhombifolia, Acalypha rhomboidea, Acalypha richardiana, Acalypha riedeliana, Acalypha rivularis, Acalypha rottleroides, Acalypha rubrinervis,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-41645: Based on the initial data import
Alan Radcliffe-Smith (1938-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Radcl.-Sm.' in the authors string.