Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
purpurea
ID:
1141362

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pittier) R.E.Schult.

Source:
tro

Year:
1944

Citation Micro:
Caldasia 2: 333 (1944)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001140700



Common Names

  • Herrania purpurea
  • Purple Herrania
  • Purple-flowered Herrania


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Description

Herrania purpurea (also called Purple Herrania, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to Central and South America. It has a smooth, greyish-brown bark and its leaves are glossy, dark green and oblong in shape. It is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Herrania purpurea is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used for erosion control, as a soil stabilizer, and as a source of fodder for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Herrania purpurea has small purple flowers that are clustered together in a spike-like inflorescence. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Herrania purpurea is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 8 feet in height. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. The plant should be grown in full sun and in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Herrania purpurea

Herrania purpurea is native to Central and South America and can be found in dry, sandy soils in tropical and subtropical regions.

Species in the Malvaceae family

Abelmoschus angulosus, Abelmoschus caillei, Abelmoschus crinitus, Abelmoschus esculentus, Abelmoschus ficulneus, Abelmoschus hostilis, Abelmoschus magnificus, Abelmoschus manihot, Abelmoschus moschatus, Abelmoschus muliensis, Abelmoschus sagittifolius, Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis, Abroma augustum, Abutilon abutiloides, Abutilon affine, Abutilon alii, Abutilon amplum, Abutilon andrewsianum, Abutilon andrieuxii, Abutilon anglosomaliae, Abutilon angulatum, Abutilon anodoides, Abutilon appendiculatum, Abutilon arenarium, Abutilon arequipense, Abutilon auritum, Abutilon austroafricanum, Abutilon badium, Abutilon balansae, Abutilon bastardioides, Abutilon benedictum, Abutilon berlandieri, Abutilon bidentatum, Abutilon bracteosum, Abutilon buchii, Abutilon burandtii, Abutilon bussei, Abutilon californicum, Abutilon calliphyllum, Abutilon carinatum, Abutilon coahuilae, Abutilon commutatum, Abutilon cryptopetalum, Abutilon cuspidatum, Abutilon densiflorum, Abutilon dinteri, Abutilon dispermum, Abutilon divaricatum, Abutilon dugesii, Abutilon durandoi,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-30400657: Based on the initial data import
Henri François Pittier (1857-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pittier' in the authors string.
Richard Evans Schultes (1915-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.E.Schult.' in the authors string.