Diastema purpurascens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
purpurascens
ID:
645485
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rusby
Source:
cmp
Year:
1900
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 27: 28. 1900
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000644817
Common Names
- Diastema purpurascens
- Purpurascens Diastema
- Purpurascens
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Diastema purpurascens (also called Purple Diastema, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with linear to lanceolate leaves and white, yellow, or pink flowers. It is native to the Caribbean, Mexico, Central America, and South America, and is found in dry, open areas, such as grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Diastema purpurascens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover in areas with dry, sandy soils. It has a high tolerance for drought and can be used to control erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Diastema purpurascens has small, white flowers with yellow anthers and a single style. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small and have a single, slender stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Diastema purpurascens is a hardy perennial plant that is easy to propagate from cuttings. It prefers a sunny location in well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. It is generally pest and disease free. It can be propagated by division in spring or by taking stem cuttings in summer.
Where to Find Diastema purpurascens
Diastema purpurascens can be found in the South American countries of Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, and Uruguay.
Diastema purpurascens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Diastema purpurascens?
Diastema purpurascens
What type of plant is Diastema purpurascens?
It is an evergreen perennial
What is the natural habitat of Diastema purpurascens?
It is native to South Africa
Species in the Diastema genus
Diastema affine, Diastema comiferum, Diastema eggersianum, Diastema gymnoleuca, Diastema hispidum, Diastema incisum, Diastema kalbreyeri, Diastema latiflora, Diastema maculatum, Diastema purpurascens, Diastema racemiferum, Diastema rupestre, Diastema scabrum, Diastema sodiroanum, Diastema tenerrimum, Diastema urticifolium, Diastema vexans, Diastema weberbaueri, Diastema williamsii,
Species in the Gesneriaceae family
Acanthonema diandrum, Achimenes admirabilis, Achimenes antirrhina, Achimenes brevifolia, Achimenes candida, Achimenes cettoana, Achimenes dulcis, Achimenes erecta, Achimenes fimbriata, Achimenes flava, Achimenes glabrata, Achimenes grandiflora, Achimenes heterophylla, Achimenes hintoniana, Achimenes longiflora, Achimenes mexicana, Achimenes misera, Achimenes nayaritensis, Achimenes obscura, Achimenes occidentalis, Achimenes patens, Achimenes pedunculata, Achimenes skinneri, Achimenes woodii, Achimenes tincticoma, Achimenes elota, Achimenes sanguinea, Achimenes ixtapaensis, Aeschynanthus citrinus, Aeschynanthus membranifolius, Aeschynanthus mendumiae, Aeschynanthus sojolianus, Aeschynanthus dischidioides, Aeschynanthus minutifolius, Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus, Aeschynanthus acuminatus, Aeschynanthus albidus, Aeschynanthus amboinensis, Aeschynanthus amoenus, Aeschynanthus andersonii, Aeschynanthus angustifolius, Aeschynanthus angustioblongus, Aeschynanthus apicidens, Aeschynanthus arctocalyx, Aeschynanthus arfakensis, Aeschynanthus argentii, Aeschynanthus asclepioides, Aeschynanthus atrorubens, Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus, Aeschynanthus batakiorum,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2765450: Based on the initial data import
Henry Hurd Rusby (1855-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rusby' in the authors string.