Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
purpurascens
ID:
945585

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pax & K.Hoffm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 147, VI: 61 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000944923



Common Names

  • Ditaxis purpurascens
  • Purpurascens Ditaxis
  • Purpurascens Spurge


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Description

Ditaxis purpurascens (also called Purple Ditaxis, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has alternate, oblong-lanceolate leaves with serrated margins. It grows in open areas, such as in grasslands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Ditaxis purpurascens is a shrub or small tree that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak. The leaves of this plant are used to make a medicinal tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ditaxis purpurascens is yellow with a white throat and a red-orange center. The seed is a small, black, glossy seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ditaxis purpurascens is a shrub or small tree that can reach heights of up to 5 m. It is best propagated by seed, which should be sown in spring or autumn. The seedlings should be planted in a sunny location with well-drained soil. It is also possible to propagate the tree from cuttings, which should be taken from semi-ripe wood in summer and planted in a shady location with moist soil.

Where to Find Ditaxis purpurascens

Ditaxis purpurascens is native to tropical Africa.

Species in the Ditaxis genus

Ditaxis acaulis, Ditaxis adenophora, Ditaxis aphoroides, Ditaxis argothamnoides, Ditaxis arlynniana, Ditaxis brandegeei, Ditaxis breviramea, Ditaxis calycina, Ditaxis catamarcensis, Ditaxis clariana, Ditaxis cuneifolia, Ditaxis cyanophylla, Ditaxis depressa, Ditaxis desertorum, Ditaxis dioica, Ditaxis erubescens, Ditaxis fasciculata, Ditaxis gardneri, Ditaxis guatemalensis, Ditaxis haitiensis, Ditaxis heterantha, Ditaxis humilis, Ditaxis illimaniensis, Ditaxis jablonszkyana, Ditaxis katharinae, Ditaxis lanceolata, Ditaxis macrantha, Ditaxis macrobotrys, Ditaxis malmeana, Ditaxis malpighiacea, Ditaxis malpighipila, Ditaxis manzanilloana, Ditaxis mercurialina, Ditaxis montevidensis, Ditaxis pilosissima, Ditaxis polygama, Ditaxis pringlei, Ditaxis purpurascens, Ditaxis rhizantha, Ditaxis rosularis, Ditaxis salina, Ditaxis sellowiana, Ditaxis serrata, Ditaxis simoniana, Ditaxis simulans,

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-63331: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand Albin Pax (1858-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pax' in the authors string.
Käthe Hoffmann (b.1883): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Hoffm.' in the authors string.