Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
purpuripetala
ID:
917459

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.A.Mori & J.D.García-Gonz.

Source:
iplants

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 62: 106 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000916794



Common Names

  • Grias purpuripetala
  • Purpuripetala Grias
  • Grias of Purpuripetala


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Description

Grias purpuripetala (also called Purple Petal Grias, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central America, South America, and the Caribbean. It is a low-growing plant, reaching up to 5 m in height, with a sprawling habit. Its leaves are opposite, lanceolate, and up to 15 cm long. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Grias purpuripetala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Grias purpuripetala has small, yellow flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Grias purpuripetala is a perennial shrub native to South America. It can be propagated by division or by stem cuttings. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It should be watered regularly and fertilized in the spring and summer. It can also be propagated by taking stem cuttings in the summer.

Where to Find Grias purpuripetala

Grias purpuripetala is found in the tropical rainforest of Central and South America.

Grias purpuripetala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Grias purpuripetala?

Grias purpuripetala

What is the common name of Grias purpuripetala?

Purple-petal Grias

What is the natural habitat of Grias purpuripetala?

Tropical rainforest

Species in the Lecythidaceae family

Allantoma lineata, Allantoma pauciramosa, Allantoma uaupensis, Allantoma kuhlmannii, Allantoma pachyantha, Allantoma pluriflora, Allantoma decandra, Allantoma integrifolia, Asteranthos brasiliensis, Barringtonia acutangula, Barringtonia apiculata, Barringtonia ashtonii, Barringtonia asiatica, Barringtonia angusta, Barringtonia belagaensis, Barringtonia calyptrata, Barringtonia calyptrocalyx, Barringtonia conoidea, Barringtonia corneri, Barringtonia curranii, Barringtonia edulis, Barringtonia filirachis, Barringtonia fusiformis, Barringtonia gigantostachya, Barringtonia hallieri, Barringtonia havilandii, Barringtonia integrifolia, Barringtonia josephstaalensis, Barringtonia khaoluangensis, Barringtonia lanceolata, Barringtonia lauterbachii, Barringtonia longifolia, Barringtonia longipes, Barringtonia longisepala, Barringtonia macrocarpa, Barringtonia macrostachya, Barringtonia neocaledonica, Barringtonia niedenzuana, Barringtonia novae-hiberniae, Barringtonia palawanensis, Barringtonia papeh, Barringtonia papuana, Barringtonia pauciflora, Barringtonia payensiana, Barringtonia pendula, Barringtonia procera, Barringtonia pseudoglomerata, Barringtonia pterita, Barringtonia racemosa, Barringtonia reticulata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-462072: Based on the initial data import
Scott A. Mori (1941-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.A.Mori' in the authors string.
J.D. García-González: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.D.García-Gonz.' in the authors string.