Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
atropurpurea
ID:
1277054

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.Zamora, R.T.Penn. & C.H.Stirt.

Source:
tro

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot.56: 176 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001276392



Common Names

  • Dussia atropurpurea
  • Purple Dussia
  • Purple Wood Sorrel


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Description

Dussia atropurpurea (also called purple dussia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to India. It has a spreading habit and grows to a height of 1-2 m. It is found in dry deciduous forests, grasslands, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Dussia atropurpurea has been used as an ornamental plant and as a natural dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dussia atropurpurea is a small, yellow, four-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, spiky plant.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dussia atropurpurea is a perennial shrub native to Central and South America. It is tolerant of a wide range of temperatures and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed, cuttings, or division of clumps.

Where to Find Dussia atropurpurea

Dussia atropurpurea is native to Central America and South America. It can be found in moist forests, dry forests, and disturbed areas.

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Charles Howard Stirton (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.H.Stirt.' in the authors string.
Toby Pennington (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.T.Penn.' in the authors string.
Nelson A. Zamora (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Zamora' in the authors string.