Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
atropurpurea
ID:
496106

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ridl.) T.Yamaz.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 53: 102 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000495438

Common Names

  • Schizotorenia atropurpurea
  • Purple Schizotorenia
  • Atropurpurea Schizotorenia

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Description

Schizotorenia atropurpurea (also called Atropurpure Schizotorenia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It grows in moist and wet soils, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Schizotorenia atropurpurea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Schizotorenia atropurpurea is a purple, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Schizotorenia atropurpurea is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m (5 ft) in height. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil. Propagation is usually by cuttings in spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from young, healthy shoots and placed in a mix of sand and peat. Keep the cuttings moist and in a warm, sheltered position until they have rooted.

Where to Find Schizotorenia atropurpurea

Schizotorenia atropurpurea is native to Mexico and can be found in wet montane forests.

Schizotorenia atropurpurea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Schizotorenia atropurpurea?

Schizotorenia atropurpurea

What is the family of Schizotorenia atropurpurea?

Scrophulariaceae

What is the habitat of Schizotorenia atropurpurea?

Woodlands, grasslands, and rocky slopes

Species in the Schizotorenia genus

Species in the Linderniaceae family

Artanema bantamense, Artanema fimbriatum, Artanema longifolium, Bampsia lawalreana, Bampsia symoensiana, Bonnaya antipoda, Bonnaya ciliata, Bonnaya multiflora, Bonnaya oppositifolia, Bonnaya ruellioides, Bonnaya tenuifolia, Bonnaya veronicifolia, Bonnaya cephalantha, Bonnaya succosa, Bonnaya zanzibarica, Bonnaya sanpabloensis, Bonnaya cowiei, Bonnaya aculeata, Bonnaya milindii, Bonnaya gracilis, Bonnaya peduncularis, Craterostigma alatum, Craterostigma hirsutum, Craterostigma lanceolatum, Craterostigma lindernioides, Craterostigma longicarpum, Craterostigma plantagineum, Craterostigma pumilum, Craterostigma purpureum, Craterostigma smithii, Craterostigma wilmsii, Craterostigma wilmsii, Craterostigma abyssinicum, Craterostigma angolense, Craterostigma engleri, Craterostigma gossweileri, Craterostigma kigomense, Craterostigma newtonii, Craterostigma niamniamense, Craterostigma nummulariifolium, Craterostigma stuhlmannii, Craterostigma sudanicum, Craterostigma syncerus, Craterostigma tanzanicum, Craterostigma yaundense, Craterostigma sessiliflorum, Craterostigma pusillum, Craterostigma loitense, Crepidorhopalon affinis, Crepidorhopalon alatocalycinus,

References

Henry Nicholas Ridley (1855-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ridl.' in the authors string.
Takasi Yamazaki (1921-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Yamaz.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:808963-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].